Question

    Ratio of present ages of A and B is 6:5, respectively. C

    who is 6 years older than A will become 60 years older after 12 years. Find the present age of B.
    A 30 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 32 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 33 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, present ages of A and B be ‘6x’ years and ‘5x’ years respectively. So, 6x + 6 = 60 – 12 6x = 42 x = 7 Present age of B = 5x = 35 years

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