Multiple choice

Jaydeep is four years older than Jairam at present. After four years the ratio of their ages will be (3:2). What is the Jairam's age at present?

  1. 8 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 12 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let Jairam's present age be x years. Then Jaydeep is x+4 years old. After 4 years, their ages will be x+4 and x+8 respectively. Given (x+8)/(x+4) = 3/2, solving gives 2x+16 = 3x+12, so x = 4. Jairam is 4 years old now.

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