Multiple choice

The ratio between present ages of Renu and Shweta is 5 : 4 . 4 years ago, Shweta's age was 24 years. What will be Renu's age after 5 years ?

  1. 39 years

  2. 40 years

  3. 32 years

  4. Can't be determined

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Present ages: Renu = 5x, Shweta = 4x. 4 years ago: 4x - 4 = 24, so 4x = 28 and x = 7. Present ages: Renu = 35, Shweta = 28. After 5 years, Renu will be 35 + 5 = 40. Option C (32 years) is Shweta's present age, not Renu's future age.

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