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The ratio of present ages of P and Q is 5: 8. Three years later their ages will be in ratio 8 : 11. What is the present age (in years) ofQ?

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a

11

b

8

c

14

d

5

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Let present age of P = 5x and present age of Q = 8x According to question, After 3 years, 

    5x+38x+3=811    64x+24=55x+33    64x55x=3324    9x=9     x=99=1

 Present age of.Q = 8x = 8 x 1 = 8 years.

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The ratio of present ages of P and Q is 5: 8. Three years later their ages will be in ratio 8 : 11. What is the present age (in years) ofQ?