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Aptitude · Q26

Problems On Ages

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 26

Q26

The ages of Samina and Suhana are in the ratio of 7 : 3 respectively. After 6 years, the ratio of their ages will be 5 : 3. What is the difference in their ages?

A.
6 years
B.
8 years
Answer
C.
10 years
D.
12 years
E.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let Samina's age be 7x years.
Then, Suhana's age = 3x years

Difference in their ages = (7x - 3x) years
= 4x years
= (4 × 2) years
= 8 years