Question

    Fourteen years ago, the ratio of 'Armaan' and 'Billu's

    ages was 6:7. Currently, 'Chikku' is 36 years old, and six years ago, the ratio of 'Billu' to 'Chikku' was 5:3. Determine the present age of 'Armaan'.
    A 25 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 45 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 50 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Age of ‘Chikku’ 6 years ago from now = 36 – 6 = 30 years Present age of ‘Billu’ = {30 × (5/3)} + 6 = 56 years Age of ‘Billu’ 14 years ago from now = 56 – 14 = 42 years Age of ‘Armaan’ 14 years ago from now = 42 × (6/7) = 36 years Present age of ‘Armaan’ = 36 + 14 = 50 years

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