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The difference between the present ages of P and Q is 4 years. The ratio of their ages after 5 years will be 9 : 8. The present age of P is :

24 years
30 years
32 years
None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Explanation:

Let us assume the present ages of P and Q be (x + 4) and x years;
then, According to question,
( x + 4 + 5 )/ (x + 5) = 9/8
⇒ 8x + 72 = 9x + 45
∴ x = 27
Hence, present age of P = 27 + 4 = 31 years

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