Multiple choice

The ratio between present ages of Shipra and Shweta is 5 : 4. 4 years ago, Shweta's age was 24 years. What will be Shipra's age after 8 years ?

  1. 42 years

  2. 43 years

  3. 35 years

  4. 45 years

  5. 25 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shweta's present age is 24 + 4 = 28 years. The ratio 5:4 means if 4x = 28, then x = 7. Shipra's present age is 5x = 35 years. After 8 years, Shipra will be 35 + 8 = 43 years. Option B is correct.

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