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    Question

    The ages of A, B and C are in the ratio 4:6:7 and the

    sum of their ages is 85. Find the ratio of 15 years ago BтАЩs age to CтАЩs age after 15 years.
    A 7:19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3:10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the present age of A, B and C be 4x, 6x and 7x respectively. According to the question, => A + B + C = 85 => 4x + 6x + 7x = 85 => x = 5 BтАЩs age 15 years ago = 6x тАУ 15 = 30 тАУ 15 = 15 CтАЩs age after 15 years = 7x + 15 = 35 + 15 = 50 Required ratio = 15 : 50 = 3:10

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