Ages of DEEPA and Subha are presently in the ratio of 5 : 6 respectively. Six years hence this ratio will become 6 : 7 respectively. What was Subha’s age 5 years ago?
a) 33 years
b) 32 years
c) 35 years
d) 31 years
e) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

Present ratio of Deepa&Subha = 5 : 6
Six year hence ratio of Deepa&Subha = 6 : 7
Difference between ratio = 1
Difference in ages between present & future = 6 year.
1 ratio=6 yrs & SUBHA's age = 6×6 =36 year
5 year ago SUBHA's age was =36 – 5 = 31 year
Alternatively,
SUBHA's future age = 7×6 = 42 year
B's age 5 year ago = 42–6–5
= 42–11 = 31 year
Answer: d)

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