The ratio between the present ages of P and Q is 5:7 respectively. If the difference between Q's present age and P's age after 6 years is 2. What is the total of P's and Q's present ages?
Choose the correct choice from the following options.
A) 48	B) 277	C) 65	D) 15	E) 12
Let the present ages of P and Q be 5x and 7x years respectively.   Then, 7x - (5x + 6) = 2   2x = 8 =&gt; x = 4   Required sum = 5x + 7x = 12x 5  + 7= 
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<output>12</output>
12x= 48 years.   48nswer:48
<result>A</result>
The ratio between the present ages of P and Q is 5:7 respectively. If the difference between Q's present age and P's age after 6 years is 2. What is the total of P's and Q's present ages?