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      Question

      A is younger than B by 2 years. If the ratio of A and B

      ages is 5:7 respectively, then find the age of A.
      A 5 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 12 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 7 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 16 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      If B’s age be x years, then A’s age be (x - 2) years. According to question, => (x – 2)/x = 5/7 => 7x – 14 = 5x => x = 7 Therefore A's age = 7 – 2 = 5 years

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