Question

    5years ago, the ages of 'Arunita' and 'Bhasker' were in the ratio 2:3. 5years from now, the age of 'Arunita' will be 25% less than that of 'Bhasker'. Determine the sum of their current ages.

    A 25 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 55 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 65 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the ages of 'Arunita' and 'Bhasker', five years ago from now, was '2a' years and '3a' years, respectively. (2a + 10) = (3a + 10) × 0.75 Or, 2a + 10 = 2.25a + 7.5 Or, 0.25a = 2.5 So, a = 10 So, present age of 'Arunita' = 2a + 5 = 2 × 10 + 5 = 25 years And present age of 'Bhasker' = 3x + 5 = 3 × 10 + 5 = 35 years So, required sum = 25 + 35 = 60 years

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