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The ratio of the present ages of Mrs. Anoukika and Mrs. Mythili is ` 5 : 6` . After 6 years, Mrs. Anoukika would reach the present age of Mrs. Mythili. Find the sum of their present ages (in years).

A

66

B

44

C

33

D

15

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The correct Answer is:
A
Let the ages of Mrs. Anoukika and Mrs.Mythili be 5x years and 6x years.
From the given data.
`5x + 6 = 6x rArr x = 6`
`:.` The sum of their present ages = 5x + 6x = 11x = 11(6) = 66 years.
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