Multiple choice

The ratio of ages of Ajay and Naval is 2 : 3 respectively. 12 years hence the ratio of their ages will be 11 : 15. What is the Naval's present age ?

  1. 32 years

  2. 42 years

  3. 48 years

  4. 56 years

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let Ajay and Naval's present ages be 2x and 3x. After 12 years, (2x+12)/(3x+12) = 11/15. Cross-multiplying gives 30x+180 = 33x+132, so 3x = 48 and x = 16. Naval's present age is 3x = 48 years.

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