Question

    2 years ago, age of A and B was in the ratio 2:3. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of C is 6 years more than the present age of B. Find the present age of C.

    B 8 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 14 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the present age of A = (2x + 2) yrs And the present age of B = (3x + 2)yrs After 6 years, => (2x + 8)/ (3x + 8) = 6/7 => 4x = 8 => x = 2 Present age of B = (3x + 2) = 8 years Present age of C = 8 + 6 = 14 years

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