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    Question

    The current ages of 'Pankaj' and 'Ranjan' are in the

    ratio of 2:5. If Ranjan's age 13 years from now will be six times Pankaj's age 6 years prior to now, determine Pankaj's present age.
    A 18 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 22 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 28 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 14 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the present ages of 'Pankaj' and 'Raju' be '2x' years and '5x' years, respectively. ATQ; (5x + 13) = 6 × (2x - 6) Or, 5x + 13 = 12x - 36 Or, 7x = 49 Or, x = 7 So, present age of 'A' = 2 × 7 = 14 years 

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