Question: At present, Kavita is twice Santa’s age 8 yrs. Hence, the respective ratio between Kavita’s and Sarita ages will be 22: 13. What is Kavita’s present age?
Options:
A) 26 yr
B) 18 yr
C) 42 yr
D) 36 yr
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- Let Sarita’s present age $ =xyr $
Kavita’s present age $ =2xyr $
According to the question,
$ \frac{2x+8}{x+8}=\frac{22}{13} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 26x+104=22x+176 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 4x=72 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=18 $
Kavitas age $ =2\times 18=36yr $