Arithmetic Ability
Problems on Ages

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Q.

Present ages of Deepa and Hyma are in the ratio of 5:6 respectively. After four years, this ratio becomes 6: 7. What is the difference between their present ages?

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Let the present age of Deepa = 5p Let the present age of Hyma = 6p After four years their ratio = 6 : 7 => 5p + 4 / 6p + 4 = 6/7 => 35p + 28 = 36p + 24 => p = 4 Therefore, the difference between their ages = 24 - 20 = 4 years.
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