Question

The ratio between the ages of Appu and Ryan at present is 3:4 . Five years ago the ratio of their ages was 2:3. What is the present age of Appu?

• A. 15 years
• B. 20 years
• C. 12 years
• D. 30 years

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 15 years

The ratio of the ages of A and B at present is a:b, T years earlier the ratio was c:d then present age of A = a x (T(c-d) / difference of cross product) =3 x 5 (2 - 3)/ 9 - 8 = 3 x 5/1 =15