Aptitude - Problems on Ages - Discussion
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7.
Six years ago, the ratio of the ages of Kunal and Sagar was 6 : 5. Four years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 11 : 10. What is Sagar's age at present?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the ages of Kunal and Sagar 6 years ago be 6x and 5x years respectively.
| Then, | (6x + 6) + 4 | = | 11 |
| (5x + 6) + 4 | 10 |
10(6x + 10) = 11(5x + 10)
5x = 10
x = 2.
Sagar's present age = (5x + 6) = 16 years.
Discussion:
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Wasiqpirzada said:
9 years ago
@All.
Remember when there is ago and hence always use + tool never subtract it.
Remember when there is ago and hence always use + tool never subtract it.
Bhanu Bansal said:
2 decades ago
Why we have added 6 years instead of deducting as it is given that 6 years ago?
Madhu said:
1 decade ago
It makes me confuse. Here in the question said 6 years ago. It means deduction?
Darshana said:
1 decade ago
Why we have added 6 years instead of deducting as it is given that 6 years ago?
Naresh said:
1 decade ago
I can't understand this problem. Why they are adding 6 instead of subtracting?
Yusuf said:
1 decade ago
These questions with their answers will play the crucial role to my ability.
Mohan said:
9 years ago
Ago means we have to subtract 6 then why 6 is added?
Please clear my doubt.
Please clear my doubt.
Sachin said:
1 decade ago
6 years ago means 6yr back. So how can we add 6 in first step? (6x+6/5x+6).
Bhuvana said:
1 decade ago
In 6 years ago means -6 is comes why you have to use +6 in this equation?
Yillak said:
8 years ago
False answer because ago indicate minus and hence or later indicate plus.
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