The ratio of ages of two persons is 5:9 and the age of one of them is greater than the other by 40 years. Find the sum of their ages. दो व्यक्तियों की आयु का अनुपात 5:9 है और उनमें से एक की आयु दूसरे से 40 वर्ष अधिक है। उनकी आयु का योग ज्ञात कीजिए।
A
100 years (100 वर्ष)
B
140 years (140 वर्ष)
C
180 years (180 वर्ष)
D
150 years (150 वर्ष)
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Correct Answer 140 years
Explanation
Difference in ratio units = 9 - 5 = 4 units. Given 4 units = 40 years => 1 unit = 10 years. Sum of ages = (5+9) units = 14 units = 14 * 10 = 140 years.