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 $