Multiple choice

The age of puneet and Rakhi are in the ratio of 15 : 17 respectively. After 6 years, the ratio between the ages of Puneet and Rakhi will be 9 : 10. What will be the age of Puneet after 6 years ?

  1. 40 years

  2. 36 years

  3. 35 years

  4. 45 years

  5. 28 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let Puneet's age = 15x, Rakhi's age = 17x. After 6 years: (15x + 6)/(17x + 6) = 9/10. Cross-multiplying: 10(15x + 6) = 9(17x + 6), giving 150x + 60 = 153x + 54, so 3x = 6, x = 2. Puneet's current age = 15 × 2 = 30 years. After 6 years, Puneet = 30 + 6 = 36 years.

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