Question

Two years ago, the ratio of the ages of Sonu and Meenu was 5:7 respectively. Two years hence the ratio of their ages will be 7:9 respectively, what is the present age of Meenu

• A. 16 years
• B. 14.5 years
• C. 12 years
• D. 10 years

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 16 years

Read Explanation:

Two years ago the ages of Sonu and Meenu are 5x and 7x respectively. After 2 years, (5x+4) / (7x + 4) = 7/9 45x+36 = 49x+28 4x = 8 x = 2 Present age of Meenu = 7x+2 = 14 +2 = 16 years.

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