Eight years ago, Rhea was half of Rick in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3:4, what is the total of their present ages?	Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 25 years B) 28 years C) 32 years D) 26 years E) 28 years
let rhea age be x   rick age be y   given   x-8=1/2(y-8)......a   also given   x/y=(3/4)   =&gt;x=3/4(y).......b   by solving a and b   we get y=16   x=12   then x+y=12+16= 
<gadget id="calculator">12+16</gadget>
<output>28</output>
28   ANSWER:28 years
<result>B</result>
Eight years ago, Rhea was half of Rick in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3:4, what is the total of their present ages?