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      Question

      6 years ago from now, ratio of ages of β€˜R’ and

      β€˜L’ was 5:7, respectively. If β€˜L’ is 6 years elder to β€˜R’, then what will be the age of β€˜L’, 10 years hence from now?
      A 35 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 32 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 37 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 33 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      6 years ago from now, let ages of β€˜R’ and β€˜L’ be β€˜5x’ years and β€˜7x’ years, respectively. So, 7x – 5x = 6 Or, 2x = 6 Or, x = 3 Present age of β€˜L’ = 7x + 6 = 7 Γ— 3 + 6 = 27 years Age of β€˜L’, ten years hence from now = 27 + 10 = 37 years

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