Banking Sample Paper SBI Clerk Grade (Main) Sample Test Paper-6

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    The present ages of Sunil and Anil are in the ratio of 7 : 8 respectively. If four years ago, the ratio of their ages was 5 : 6 respectively, what is Anil's presentage in years?

    A)  16

    B)  14

    C)  10

    D)  12

    E)  None of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Sunil?s present age=7x years Anil?s present age =8 years 4 years ago, \[\frac{7x-4}{8x-4}=\frac{5}{6}\] \[\Rightarrow 42x-24=40x-20\] \[\Rightarrow 42x-40x=24-20\] \[\Rightarrow 2x=4\] \[\Rightarrow x=2\] \[\therefore \,\] Anil?s present age=8x=16 years


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