Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1827

Question: The difference between the ages of Meena and Seema is 3 yr and the ratio between their ages is 7: 8. What is the sum of their ages? [UCO Bank (Clerk) 2011]

Options:

A) 43 yr

B) 41 yr

C) 45 yr

D) 48 yr

E) 47 yr

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Let ages of Meena and Seema be $ 7x $ yr and $ 8x $ yr, respectively.

$ \therefore $ $ 8x-7x=3 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=3 $ Hence, required sum $ =8x+7x=15\times 3=45yr $