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Let the age of ‘B’ 4 years ago from now be ‘x’ years Therefore, age of ‘A’ 4 years ago from now = 3x years According to the question, 3x – x = 24 Or, x = 24/2 = 12 Therefore, required ratio = (3x + 4):(x + 4) = 40:16 = 5:2
In the following questions, out of the 4 alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrases.
Angry residents are up in arms over a proposal to site a giant mobile phone mast near their homes.
lame duck
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Go down like a lead balloon
Fill in the blank with an appropriate idiom.
Despite his initial hesitation, John decided to __________ and invest all his savings in the star...
To scold someone
