Question

    The ratio of the ages of Sneha, Ritu, and Anjali is

    3:4:5 respectively. Meera is 6 years younger than Ritu. If the difference between Anjali and Sneha’s age is 24 years, what is the ratio of Ritu’s age to Meera’s age?
    A 6:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7:6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 9:8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let their ages be 3x, 4x, and 5x respectively. 
    So, Meera’s age = (4x - 6)
    ATQ, 
    5x - 3x = 24 
    Or, 2x = 24 
    Or, x = 12
    So, Ritu’s age = 4 × 12 = 48 
    And, Meera’s age = 48 - 6 = 42
    Required ratio = 48:42 = 8:7  

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