Question
Sum of the present ages of A, B, C and D is 60 years.
After 6 years ratio of their ages is 5:4:3:2. What is C’s present age?Solution
At present sum of age = 60 years After 6 years sum of age will be, => 5x + 4x + 3x + 2x = 60 + 6 × 4 => 14x = 60 + 24 => x = 84/14 => x = 6 C’s present age = 3x – 6 = 12 years
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