Question:The ratio of the ages of mother and son is `7 : 3`. If the sum of their ages is `60` years, what is the difference in their ages ?
A `42` years
B `24` years
C `18` years
D `4` years
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+ Answer
B
+ ExplanationMother's age `= (60 xx 7/(10))`
`= 42` years.
Son's age `=(60 - 42)`years
`= 18`years.
Difference of their ages `= (42 - 18)`years
`= 24` years.