At the time of marriage, a man was 6 years older to his wife. 12 years after their marriage, his age is 6/5 times the age of his wife. What was wife’s age at the time of marriage?
a) 18 years
b) 24 years
c) 30 years
d) 36 years
e) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

ratio of their ages, 12 years hence = 6 : 5  Difference in ages = 1 ratio = 6 years
wife’s age (12 years hence) = 5 ratio = 5 × 6 years = 30 years
wife’s age at the time of marriage = 30 – 12 = 18 years
Answer: a)

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