The present ages of two brothers add up to 50 years, and 5 years ago their ages were in the ratio 3:2. What is the elder one's present age?

  1. 21 years
  2. 29 years
  3. 34 years
  4. 24 years
Answer

B) 29 years

Let ages 5 years ago be 3x and 2x. Then 5x + 10 = 50, so x = 8. Elder now = 3 8 + 5 = 29.

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