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The ratio of the present ages of Meera and Sheela is 9 : 5. After 8 years Sheela would reach the present age of Meera. What is the present ages (in years) of Sheela?

A18

B10

C5

D9

Answer:

B. 10

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Solution: Given: The ratio of the present ages of Meera and Sheela is 9 : 5. Calculation: Let the present ages of Meera and Sheela be 9x & 5x respectively. According to question, ⇒ (5x + 8) = 9x ⇒ 4x = 8 ⇒ x = 2 ⇒ 5x = 10 ∴ The present age of Sheela is 10 years.


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