At present, the ratio between the ages of X and Y is 4:3. After 6 years, X's…
2017
At present, the ratio between the ages of X and Y is 4:3. After 6 years, X's age will be 26 years. What is the age of Y at present?
- A.
12 years
- B.
15 Years
- C.
18 Years
- D.
21 Years
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Correct answer: B
After 6 years, X will be 26, so X's present age is 20. The present ratio X:Y is 4:3, so 4 parts = 20 and 1 part = 5. Hence Y = 15 years.