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What is the ratio of the ages of Anu and her mother?

I) The sum of the ages of Anu, her mother and of her father's is 62.
II) Five years ago, Anu's age was on-fifth of her father's age.
III) Two years ago, the sum of the ages of Anu and her father was 36.

Answer:

Explanation:

A = Anu
M = Mother
F = Father
I) $A+M+F=62$

II) $(A-5)= \frac{1}{5}(F-5)$

III) $(A-2)+(F-2)=36$

From II and III, we may get $A$ and $F$
Putting these values in I, we get $M$
Thus, all I, II and II are required to get the answer.
$\therefore$ Correct answer is (E).