Sixteen years ago, P was half of Q in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3:4, what will be the total of their present ages
Answers:
A) A)35 B) B)34 C) C)45 D) D)25 E) E)56
Explanation:   Let the present age of P and Q be 3x and 4x respectively.   Sixteen years ago, P was half of Q in age   =&gt; 2(3x – 16) = (4x – 16)   =&gt; 6x – 32 = 4x – 16   =&gt; 2x = 16   =&gt; x = 8   7x =7*8= 
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<output>56</output>
56   Answer: Option 56
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Sixteen years ago, P was half of Q in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3:4, what will be the total of their present ages