Question

The age of Amit is twice that of Babar. The ratio of age of Amit 6 years hence to that of Babar 8 years hence is 17 : 11. If the age of Simran 6 years hence will be 4 years more than the age of Amit 5 years hence, then find the present age of Simran.

• A. 28 years
• B. 31 years
• C. 35 years
• D. 30 years

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 31 years

present age of Babar is x years present age of Amit = 2x years (2x + 6)/(x + 8) = 17/11 22x + 66 = 17x + 136 5x = 70 x = 14 years Amit's age = 2 × 14 = 28 years Simran's age + 6 years = 28 + 9 = 37 Simran's present age = 37 - 6 = 31 years