SSC Sample Paper Mock Test-3 SSC CGL Tear-II Paper-1

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    Harsha is 40 yr old and Rim is 60 yr old. How many years ago was the ratio of their ages 3 : 5?

    A)  10 yr

    B)  20 yr

    C)  37 yr                           

    D)  5 yr

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Let x year ago the ratio of their ages was 3 : 5, \[\therefore \]According to the question,                                     \[\frac{40-x}{60-x}=\frac{3}{5}\]             \[\Rightarrow \]               \[200-5x=180-3x\]             \[\Rightarrow \]                           \[2x=20\]             \[\therefore \]                              \[x=10\,\,yr\]                


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