The present ages of two brothers add up to 60 years, and 6 years ago their ages were in the ratio 5:3. What is the elder one's present age?

  1. 30 years
  2. 36 years
  3. 41 years
  4. 24 years
Answer

B) 36 years

Let ages 6 years ago be 5x and 3x. Then 8x + 12 = 60, so x = 6. Elder now = 5 6 + 6 = 36.

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