Question

    At the time of 'Binny's birth, the age of 'Ankush' was

    twice the present age of 'Binny'. Fourteen years from now, if the ratio of their ages is 25:13, find the current age of 'Ankush'.
    A 25 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 36 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the present age of ‘Binny’ be ‘a’ years Therefore, age of ‘A’ at the time of birth of ‘Binny’ = 2a years Present age of ‘Ankush’ = 2a + a = 3a years According to the question, {(3a + 14)/(a + 14)} = 25/13 39a + 182 = 25a + 350 Or, 14a = 168 Or, a = 12 Therefore, present age of ‘Ankush’ = 3a = 36 years

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