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Question
The ratio of the present ages of A and B is 8 : 9. After 9 years, this ratio will become 19 : 21. C is 3 years younger to B. What is the present age (in years) of C?
Options
49
48
51
52
MCQ
Solution
51
Explanation:
A | : | B | |
Present – | 8 × 2 | : | 9 × 2 |
`↓` 9 | `↓` 9 | ||
Future – | 19 | : | 21 |
⇒ : 3 `->` 9 years
: 18 `->` 54 years
∴ C' age = 54 – 3 = 51 years
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