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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 ls the present age (in years) of C? -

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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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