Question

    The ratio of the present ages of Asha and Lata is 5 : 6.

    If the difference between their ages is 6 years, then what will be Lata's age will be after 5 years?
    A 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 41 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The ratio of the present ages of Asha and Lata is 5 : 6. Let the age of Asha and Lata be 5x and 6x respectively. The difference between their ages = 6 years 6x - 5x = 6 x = 6 Age of Lata after 5 years = 6x + 5 = 6 x 6 + 5 = 41 years The correct answer is option B

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