The ratio of present ages of Ajay and Vijay is 2 : 3. 4 years ago the ratio of their ages was 3 : 5. What is Vijay's present age (in years)?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 24 years
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The ratio of present ages of Ajay and Vijay is 2 : 3. 4 years ago the ratio of their ages was 3 : 5. |
Suppose the present ages of Ajay and Vijay are 2x and 3x respectively. So, (2x – 4) : (3x – 4) = 3 : 5 10x – 20 = 9x – 12 x = 8 Hence, Vijay's present age = 3x = 24 years |