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    Question

    9 years ago from now, ratio of ages of β€˜R’ and

    β€˜L’ was 2:5, respectively. If β€˜L’ is 5 years elder to β€˜R’, then what will be the age of β€˜L’, 5 years hence from now?
    A 25 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 22 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 26 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 28 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    9 years ago from now, let ages of β€˜R’ and β€˜L’ be β€˜2x’ years and β€˜5x’ years, respectively. So, 5x – 2x = 9 Or, 3x = 9 Or, x = 3 Present age of β€˜L’ = 5x + 5 = 5 Γ— 3 + 5 = 20 years Age of β€˜L’, five years hence from now = 20 + 5 = 25 years

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