Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1497

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 $ Kavita’s age $ =2\times 18=36yr $