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MCQ - 355-13122

Question:

The sum of A and B's age is 43 years. 11 year hence, A's age will be 7/6 times B's age then. Find B's present age.

  1. 22 years
  2. 20 years
  3. 24 years
  4. 20 years

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Let A's age be xx and BB's age be y.
x+y=43x+y=43 -------- (i)
(x+11)=76(y+11)(x+11)=76(y+11)
⇒6x−7y=11⇒6x−7y=11 -------- (ii)
On solving both the equations, we get:
y=19 years

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