Arithmetic Ability
Problems on Ages

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Q.

Rajitha's present age is three years less than twice her age 12 years ago. Also, the ratio of Raj's present age to Rajitha's present age is 4:9. What will be Raj's age after 5 years ?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Let the present age of Raj and Rajitha be 4x and 9x. Then, according to question, 9x = 2(9x-12)-3 => 9x = 27 => x = 3 Raj's present age = 4x = 12yrs, After 5 years Raj's age will be 12 + 5 = 17 yrs.
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