Total of the ages of P, Q and R at present is 99 years. Eight years ago, the ratio of their ages was 4: 5: 6. What is the age of Q at present a) 44 b) 30 c) 45 d) 33

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Answer :

D

Let their ages 8 years ago is4x, 5x and 6x years. 

4x+8+5x + 8 + 6x + 8= 99

hence x= 5

Q’s present age = (5x + 8)

 =33 years

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