Question

The ratio between the present ages of Amit and Manish is 5: 7. If the difference between Manish's present age and Amit's age after 6 years is 2, what is the total of Amit's and Manish's present age?

• A. 48 years
• B. 52 years
• C. 56 years
• D. Cannot be determined
• E. 41 years

Answer 1

The correct option is A

48 years

Let the present age of Amit and Manish be 5x years and 7 x years respectively

Then, 7 x - ( 5x + 6) = 2 $\iff$ 2x = 8

x =4

$\therefore$ required sum = 5x + 7 x = 12x = 48 years