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    Question

    At the moment, Anuj and Bishnu have ages in the ratio of

    3:4, respectively. If Bishnu's current age were 20% higher, the age gap between Anuj and Bishnu would be 18 years. What is Anuj's current age?
    A 30 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 28 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 22 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the present age of Anuj and Bishnu be 3x and 4x years, respectively. then, we can say that 1.2 × 4x – 3x = 18 Or, 4.8x – 3x = 18 Or, 1.8x = 18 Or, x = 1.8/18 = 10 Therefore, present age of Anuj is = 3x = 30 years

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