Question

    The current age ratio of Riya to Renu is 4:7. In eight

    years, the combined age of Riya and Renu will total 93 years. What is Riya's current age?
    A 20 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 28 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 32 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 36 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let present age of Riya and Renu is ‘4x’ years and ‘7x’ years, respectively. According to the question, (4x + 8) + (7x + 8) = 93 Or, 11x = 93 – 16 = 77 Or, x = 7 Present age of Riya = 4 × 7 = 28 years

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