Banking Quantitative Aptitude Sample Paper Quantitative Aptitude Sample Paper-43

The difference between the ages of Meena and Seema is 3 yr and the ratio between their ages is 7: 8. What is the sum of their ages?                                                                             [UCO Bank (Clerk) 2011]

A) 43 yr

B) 41 yr

C) 45 yr

D) 48 yr

E) 47 yr

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Let ages of Meena and Seema be \[7x\] yr and \[8x\]yr, respectively.

\[\therefore \]\[8x-7x=3\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[x=3\]

Hence, required sum \[=8x+7x=15\times 3=45\,\,\text{yr}\]