Multiple choice

The ages of Sachin and Jatin are in the ratio 8 : 11. After 10 years the ratio of their ages will be 13:16. What is difference in their ages?

  1. 16 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 8 years

  4. 6 years
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Explanation

Let Sachin's age = 8k and Jatin's age = 11k. After 10 years: (8k+10)/(11k+10) = 13/16. Cross-multiplying: 128k+160 = 143k+130, giving k = 2. Current ages are 16 and 22, difference = 6 years.

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