Ten years ago, P was half of Q's age. If the ratio of their present ages is
3:4, what will be the total of their present ages?
Choices.
A) 45
B) 40
C) 35
D) 30
E) 38
Let present age P and Q be 3x 4x respectively   Ten years ago, P was half of Q's age   (3x-10) = 1/2 (4x-10)   2x = 10   x=5   Total of their present ages = 3x+4x = 7x 3 +4= 
<gadget id="calculator">3 +4</gadget>
<output>7</output>
7x= 7 * 5= 
<gadget id="calculator">7 * 5</gadget>
<output>35</output>
35   ANSWER 35
<result>C</result>
Ten years ago, P was half of Q's age. If the ratio of their present ages is
3:4, what will be the total of their present ages?