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Aptitude · Q9

Problems On Ages

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 9

Q9

At present, the ratio between the ages of Arun and Deepak is 4 : 3. After 6 years, Arun's age will be 26 years. What is the age of Deepak at present ?

A.
12 years
B.
15 years
Answer
C.
19 and half
D.
21 years
E.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let the present ages of Arun and Deepak be 4x years and 3x years respectively. Then,
4x + 6 = 26
⇒ 4x = 20
⇒ x = 5
∴ Deepak's age = 3x = 15 years.