Question

    Ayush's current age is 25% greater than Ayushi's, and

    the difference between their ages is 8 years. What will be the ratio of their ages 8 years from now?
    A 2:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 7:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the present ages of Ayushi be ‘x’ years Therefore, present ages of Ayush = 1.25x years According to the question, 1.25x – x = 8 Or, x = 8/0.25 = 32 years Required ratio = (1.25x + 8)/(x + 8) = 6:5

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