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      Question

      The present ages of Pankaj and Deepak are in the ratio

      11 : 7, respectively. If 9 years ago from now, the sum of ages of Pankaj and Deepak was 54 years, then find the age of Pankaj 5 years hence from now.
      A 47 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 49 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 51 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 53 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the present ages of Pankaj and Deepak be β€˜11x’ years and β€˜7x’ years, respectively. ATQ: (11x - 9) + (7x - 9) = 54
      18x - 18 = 54 18x = 72
      x = 4 So, present age of Pankaj = (11 x 4 = 44) years So, required age of Pankaj = (44 + 5 = 49) years

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