Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Age

    Six years ago, the ratio of the ages of Kamal and Sammi was 6 : Four years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 11 : What is Sammi's age at present?

    ক)
    16 years
    খ)
    18 years
    গ)
    20 years
    ঘ)
    Cannot be determined

    Explanation

    Let the ages of Kamal and Sammi 6 years ago be 6x and 5x years respectively. Then, {(6x + 6)+4}/{(5x + 6) + 4} = 11/10 => 10(6x + 10) = 11(5x + 10) => 5x = 10 => x = 2. Sammi's present age = (5x + 6) = 16 years.

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