Question

    Three years ago, the ages of Arnav and Bheema were in the ratio 3:4. Chinky’s current age is 33.33% greater than Arnav’s current age, and the combined present ages of Bheema and Chinky amount to 71 years. Calculate the sum of the current ages of Arnav and Bheema.

    A 62 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 55 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 75 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 45 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the present age of Arnav = 3a + 3 And the present age of Bheema = 4a + 3 4a + 3 + (3a + 3) × 33.33/100 = 71 4a + 3 + (3x + 3) × (4/3) = 71 4a + 4a = 71 – 3 – 4 8a = 64 a = 8 The present age of Arnav = 3 × 8 + 3 = 27 years The present age of Bheema = 4 × 8 + 3 = 35 years Required difference = 35 + 27 = 62 years

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