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      Question

      The current age ratio of Akash to karan is 7:9, and the

      current age ratio of karan to Chetna is 3:5. If the average of their present ages is 62 years, determine the difference between the present ages of karan and Chetna.
      A 25 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 36 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 45 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Let the present age of โ€˜Akashโ€™ be โ€˜7aโ€™ years So, present age of โ€˜karanโ€™ = โ€˜9aโ€™ years And, present age of โ€˜Chetnaโ€™ = (9a/3) ร— 5 = โ€˜15aโ€™ years According to the question, 7a + 9a + 15a = 3 ร— 62 Or, 31a = 186 Or, a = 6 Required difference = 15a โ€“ 9a = 6a = 36 years

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