The ratio of Karthiks and Kalyans ages is 4: 5. If the difference between the present age of Kalyan and the age of Karthik 5 years hence is 3 years, then what is the total of present ages of Karthik and Kalyan?

The ratio of Karthiks and Kalyans ages is 4: 5. If the difference between the present age of Kalyan and the age of Karthik 5 years hence is 3 years, then what is the total of present ages of Karthik and Kalyan? Correct Answer 72 years

Let us consider Karthik as K1 and Kalyan as K2.

Given k18+k1 and K2 - (K1 + 5) = 3 

K2 - K1 = 8

K2 = 8 + K1

Now, 

k18+k1= 45

=> K1 = 32 years

Therefore K2 = 40 years.

K1 + K2 = 72 years.

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