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    Question

    8 years ago, the ages of ‘Amit’ and

    ‘Bharat’ were in the ratio 4:5, respectively. If 6 years hence from now, the ages of ‘Amit’ and ‘Bharat’ will be in the ratio 5:6, then find the difference between the present ages of ‘Amit’ and ‘Bharat’.
    A 15 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 14 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ; Let the ages of ‘Amit’ and ‘Bharat’, 8 years ago, be ‘4x’ years and ‘5x’ years, respectively. ATQ; (4x+8+6)/(5x+8+6) = 5/6 Or, 24x+84 = 25x+70 Or, x = 14 Required difference = 5x − 4x = x =14 years.

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