Multiple choice

The ratio of the present ages of Meena and Reena is 16 : 13 respectively. Four years ago the respective ratio of their ages was 14 : 11. What will be Reena's age after four years?

  1. 26

  2. 28

  3. 30

  4. 32

  5. 34

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

Let present ages be 16x and 13x. Four years ago: (16x-4)/(13x-4) = 14/11. Cross-multiplying: 176x-44 = 182x-56, so 6x = 12 and x = 2. Reena's present age = 13×2 = 26 years. After four years, Reena will be 26+4 = 30 years. Option C is correct.