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    The difference of the ages of Rohit and Axar is 12 yr . The ratio of their ages is 3: 5 .The age of Axar is
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    The difference of the ages of Rohit and Axar is 12 yr . The ratio of their ages is 3: 5 .
    The age of Axar is

    A.

    32 yr

    B.

    24 yr

    C.

    28 yr

    D.

    30 yr

    Correct option is D

    Given:

    Difference of ages: Axar − Rohit = 12 years

    Ratio of their ages: RohitAxar=35\frac{\text{Rohit}}{\text{Axar}} = \frac{3}{5}​​

    Solution:
    Let Rohit = 3k, Axar = 5k

    Then,

    5k - 3k = 12

    2k = 12

    k = 6

    Axar’s age = 5k = 5 × 6 = 30 years

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