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    Question

    The ratio of Ankita and Sakshi 's ages will be 9:5 after

    16 years. Currently, Ankita's present age is 180% more than Sakshi 's age four years ago. What is the average present age of Ankita and Sakshi?
    A 45 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 40 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let age of Ankita and Sakshi after 16 years is 9a years and 5a years respectively. According to question; 9a – 16 = 2.80 × (5a – 20) Or, 9a – 16 = 14a – 56 Or, 5a = 40 So, a = 8 Desired Average = (14a – 32)/2 = 40 years

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