Question

    At present, the combined age of Ravi and Rajeev is 42

    years, with their ages in the ratio of 4:3. What will be the ratio of their ages six years from now?
    A 5:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7:6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11:9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Present age of Ravi = 42 X (4/7) = 24 yearsPresent age of Rajeev = 42 - 24 = 18 years6 years hence from now, ages of Ravi and Rajeev will be (24 + 6) and (18 + 6) i.e. 30 years and 24 years respectively.So, required ratio = 30:24 = 5:4

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