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Three years hence, the ratio of Karthi and Janvi will be 7:5. The age of Karthi two years hence is equal to two times of age of Janvi, 5 years ago. What is the present age of Karthi?

A15 years

B25 years

C32 years

D36 years

Answer:

C. 32 years

Read Explanation:

Three years hence, the ratio of Karthi and Janvi = 7:5(7x, 5x) Present age of Karthi and Janvi = 7x – 3, 5x - 3 7x – 1 = 2*(5x – 8) 7x – 1 = 10x – 16 3x = 15 x = 5 The present age of Karthi = 7x – 3 = 35 – 3 = 32 years


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