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The ages of Nishi and Vineet are in the ratio of 5 : 8 respectively. After 9 years the ratio of their ages will be 2 : 3. What is the difference
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The ages of Nishi and Vineet are in the ratio of 5 : 8 respectively. After 9 years the ratio of their ages will be 2 : 3. What is the difference in their present ages (in years)?

A.

27

B.

24

C.

7

D.

13

Correct option is A

Given:

Present age ratio of Nishi : Vineet = 5 : 8

After 9 years , ratio of ages = 2 : 3

Need: Difference in their present ages

Solution:

If ages are in ratio a:ba : b, then assume:

Nishi’s age = 5x, Vineet’s age = 8x

Condition after 9 years:

5x+98x+9=23\frac{5x + 9}{8x + 9} = \frac{2}{3}

3(5x + 9) = 2(8x + 9)

15x + 27 = 16x + 18

27 - 18 = 16x – 15x

x = 9

Nishi’s present age = 5x = 45

Vineet’s present age = 8x = 72

Difference = 72 - 45 = 27 years

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