Question

At present, the ages of ‘T’ and ‘U’ are in the ratio 6:7. Eight years from now, the ratio of their ages will become 7:8. What was T’s age 10 years ago?

A 28 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 13 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 38 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

ATQ,

Let present ages of T and U be 6x and 7x.

ATQ:

(6x + 8)/(7x + 8) = 7/8

⇒ 8(6x + 8) = 7(7x + 8)

⇒ 48x + 64 = 49x + 56

⇒ x = 8

So, present age of T = 6x = 48 years

T’s age 10 years ago = 48 – 10 = 38 years

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