Question

The ratio of ages of Rahul and his wife after 7 years from now will be 7 ∶ 6. If his wife was born 23 years ago, find the age of Rahul after 2 years?

• A. 25
• B. 30
• C. 28
• D. 40

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 30

Let the present age of Rahul x years. Age of Rahul, 7 years hence = x + 7 Present age of wife = 23 years Age of wife after 7 years = 30 years Ratio of ages of husband and wife 7 years from now = 7 : 6 ⇒ (x + 7)/30 = 7/6 ⇒ x + 7 = 35 ⇒ x = 28 years Age of Rahul after 2 years = 30