At present, the ratio between the ages of Amit and Dhiraj is 5 : 4. After 6…
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At present, the ratio between the ages of Amit and Dhiraj is 5 : 4. After 6 years, Amit’s age will be 26 years. What is the age of Dhiraj at present?
- A.
12 years
- B.
16 years
- C.
19 ½ years
- D.
21 years
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Correct answer: B
Solution:
Find Amit's current age: Amit will be 26 after 6 years, so current age = 26 − 6 = 20 years.
Use the ratio 5 : 4. Let ages be 5k and 4k respectively.
Since 5k = 20, k = 20 ÷ 5 = 4.
Dhiraj's current age = 4k = 4 × 4 = 16 years.
Answer: 16 years