Question

5 years ago, the age of Anitha is equal to the age of Bhuvana, 10 years ago. 5 years hence the ratio of ages of Anitha and Bhuvana is 4: 5. Find the present age of Anitha.

• A. 15 years
• B. 20 years
• C. 25 years
• D. 30 years

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 15 years

5 years hence, Anitha: Bhuvana = 4: 5(4x, 5x) 5 years ago, the age of Anitha is equal to the age of Bhuvana, 10 years ago (4x – 10) = (5x – 15) x = 5 The present age of Anitha = 4x – 5 = 15 years