The present ages of Aman and Nina are 59 and 37 years, respectively. What was…
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The present ages of Aman and Nina are 59 and 37 years, respectively. What was the ratio of the ages of Nina and Aman 13 years ago?
- A.
3:2
- B.
46:25
- C.
12:23
- D.
8:3
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Correct answer: C
Solution: compute the ages 13 years ago and form the ratio.
Find Nina's age 13 years ago: 37 - 13 = 24.
Find Aman's age 13 years ago: 59 - 13 = 46.
Form the ratio of Nina to Aman: 24:46. Simplify by dividing both terms by 2 to get 12:23.
Answer: 12:23