The ratio of ages of Aman, Bren, and Charlie are in the ratio 5:8:7 respectively. If 8 years ago, the sum of their ages was 76, what will be the age of Bren 10 years from now? Pick one: A) 17 B) 25 C) 27 D) 35 E) 50
Let the present ages of Aman, Bren, and Charlie be 5x, 8x and 7x respectively.   5x-8 + 8x-8 + 7x-8 = 76   x = 5   Present age of Bren = 8*5= 
<gadget id="calculator">8*5</gadget>
<output>40</output>
40   Bren's age 10 years hence= 40+10= 
<gadget id="calculator">40+10</gadget>
<output>50</output>
50   Answer= 50
<result>E</result>
The ratio of ages of Aman, Bren, and Charlie are in the ratio 5:8:7 respectively. If 8 years ago, the sum of their ages was 76, what will be the age of Bren 10 years from now?