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      Question

      At the time of 'Binny's birth, the age of 'Ankush' was

      twice the present age of 'Binny'. Fourteen years from now, if the ratio of their ages is 25:13, find the current age of 'Ankush'.
      A 25 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 36 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 20 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 15 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Let the present age of ‘Binny’ be ‘a’ years Therefore, age of ‘A’ at the time of birth of ‘Binny’ = 2a years Present age of ‘Ankush’ = 2a + a = 3a years According to the question, {(3a + 14)/(a + 14)} = 25/13 39a + 182 = 25a + 350 Or, 14a = 168 Or, a = 12 Therefore, present age of ‘Ankush’ = 3a = 36 years

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