The ratio of the ages of two students is 5 : 4. The difference between their ages is 8 years. What is the age of the younger student?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 32 years.
Given that
The ratio of the ages of 2 students = 5 : 4
Let the ages be 5x and 4x
Hence, 5x - 4x = 8
⇒ x = 8
The age of the younger student = 4 × 8 = 32 years.