Question
Sum of the present ages of A, B, C and D is 65 years.
After 4 years ratio of their ages is 6:5:4:3. What is C’s present age?Solution
At present sum of age = 65 years After 4 years sum of age will be, => 6x + 5x + 4x + 3x = 65 + 4 × 4 => 18x = 65 + 16 => x = 81/18 => x = 4.5 C’s present age = 4x – 4 = 14 years
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