Question

    The ratio of present ages of Riya to Meera is 5:4. The

    sum of their ages after 8 years will be 68 years. If the age of Tanya is 3 years more than 4 times the difference between the ages of Riya and Meera, then find the age of Tanya.
    A 22 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 19 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 27 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the present age of Riya and Meera be 5x years and 4x years respectively. Difference of ages of Riya and Meera = 5x – 4x = x years According to the question, 5x + 8 + 4x + 8 = 68 Or, 9x = 68 – 16 Or, x = 52 ÷ 9 = 4 Therefore, age of Tanya = 4x + 3 = 4×4 + 3 = 19 years

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