Multiple choice general knowledge

Mohan and Sohan are 35 and 40 Years respectively. After how many years would the ratio of their ages become 9:10

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. Can't be determined

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Current ages: Mohan = 35, Sohan = 40. Ratio 35:40 = 7:8 already. The ratio stays 7:8 forever since adding the same years preserves the ratio. Therefore, ratio is 9:10 NOW, not in the future. However, let's solve: (35 + x)/(40 + x) = 9/10. Cross-multiply: 350 + 10x = 360 + 9x, giving x = 10. Option B is correct.