Explanation:

- The ratio of the ages of Ranjan and Sanjay is given as 3:2. Let's assume Ranjan's age is 3x and Sanjay's age is 2x.

- According to the problem, Sanjay's age 8 years later will be equal to Ranjan's age 8 years ago.

- This translates to the equation: \(2x + 8 = 3x - 8\).

- Solving this equation:

- \(2x + 8 = 3x - 8\)

- \(16 = x\)

- This means Sanjay's present age is \(2x = 32\).

- If Irfan is 12 years older than Sanjay, then Irfan's age is \(32 + 12 = 44\).

- Therefore, the present age of Irfan is 44, corresponding to Option: 2.

- Your selected option, 44, is indeed the correct answer.