The total of the ages of Jayant, Prem and Saransh is 75 years. Ten years ago, the ratio of their ages was 2 : 3 : 4. What is the present age of Saransh? Choose one
A) 30 years B) 32 years C) 34 years D) 38 years E) None
Solution   Let the ages of Jayant, Prem and Saransh 10 years ago be 2x, 3x and 4x years respectively. Then,   (2x + 10)+(3x + 10)+(4x + 10)	= 75.   ‹=›9x = 45   x = 5.   ∴ Saransh's present age = 4x + 10 = 30 years.   30 yearsnswer 30 years
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The total of the ages of Jayant, Prem and Saransh is 75 years. Ten years ago, the ratio of their ages was 2 : 3 : 4. What is the present age of Saransh?