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Question : The ratio of the present ages of Ram and Ramesh is 3 : 5. After 7 years the ratio of their ages will be 4 : 5. Find the present age of Ramesh.

Option 1: 5 years

Option 2: 15 years

Option 3: 7 years

Option 4: 12 years


Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 7 years


Solution : Let the present age of Ram and Ramesh be $3x$ and $5x$.
According to the question,
After 7 years,
$\frac{3x+7}{5x+7}=\frac{4}{5}$
⇒ $15x + 35 = 20x + 28$
⇒ $35 - 28 = 20x - 15x$
⇒ $5x = 7$
⇒ $x = \frac{7}{5}$
So, the present age of Ramesh $= 5 × \frac{7}{5}=7$ years
Hence, the correct answer is 7 years.

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