Question

    The ratio of the present ages of Aarti and Meena is 3:2. If

    Aarti’s age three years ago was equal to Meena’s age five years later, what is Aarti’s current age?
    A 12 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the present ages of Aarti and Meena be ‘3x’ and ‘2x’ years respectively.

    According to the question,

    3x – 3 = 2x + 5

    x = 8

    So, the present age of Aarti = 3x = 24 years

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