Multiple choice

Present age of P and Q are in the ratio (5 : 6) respectively .Seven years hence this ratio become (6 : 7) respectively.What is P's present age in years?

  1. 35

  2. 49

  3. 42

  4. 36

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let present ages be 5x and 6x. Seven years hence: (5x+7)/(6x+7) = 6/7. Cross-multiply: 7(5x+7) = 6(6x+7) → 35x + 49 = 36x + 42 → x = 7. Present age of P = 5x = 35 years. Options B (49), C (42), D (36) are incorrect - they don't satisfy both the current ratio and the future ratio conditions.