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      Question

      The present ages of 'Isha' and 'Riya' are in the ratio

      5:6. Two years from now, Isha’s age will be 20% less than Riya’s age. What is Isha’s current age?
      A 12 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 10 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 18 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 24 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the present ages of Isha and Riya be 5x and 6x years respectively. According to the question, (6x + 2) × 0.8 = 5x + 2 Or, 4.8x + 1.6 = 5x + 2 Or, 0.2x = 0.4 So, x = 2 Present age of Isha = 5 × 2 = 10 years 

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