Question

The ratio of ages of the father · and mother was 11 : 10 when their son was born. The ratio of ages of the father and mother will be 19 : 18 when the son will be twice his present age. What is the ratio of present ages of father and mother?

Options

• 15 : 14

• 14 : 13

• 16 : 15

• 17 : 16

Answer 1

15 : 14

Explanation:

Father		Mother
11	:	10
9	:	8

⇒ : 8 = Son's age is 4 years

Now

(11 + 4

:

(10 + 4)

⇒ 15 : 14