Question

    The ratio of the ages of two friends is 4:3, respectively.

    If the difference between their ages is 9 years, then find the age of the younger friend.
    A 15 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 27 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the ages of the friends be '4x' years and '3x' years, respectively.

    ATQ:

    '4x' - '3x' = 9

    Or, x = 9

    Therefore, the age of the younger friend = 3x = 3 × 9 = 27 years

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