The ratio of Ajay’s and Balu’s ages is 4: 5. If the difference between the present age of Balu and the age of Ajay 5 years hence is 3 years, then what is the total of present ages of Ajay and Balu? Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 68 years
B) 72 years
C) 76 years
D) 64 years
E) 74 years
Let us consider Ajay as A and Balu as B.   Given A/B = 4/5   And B - (A + 5) = 3   B - A = 8   B = 8 + A   Now, A/(8 + A) = 4/5   A = 32 years   Therefore B = 40 years.   A   + 72= 
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72 years   ANSWER:72 years
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The ratio of Ajay’s and Balu’s ages is 4: 5. If the difference between the present age of Balu and the age of Ajay 5 years hence is 3 years, then what is the total of present ages of Ajay and Balu?