Multiple choice

The ratio of the present ages of Priya and Moni is 3: 4. Priya is 6 years older than Rewati, who is 14 years younger than Moni. Then find the present age of Rewati.

  1. 24 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 22 years

  4. 18 years

  5. None of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let Priya = 3x, Moni = 4x. Priya is 6 years older than Rewati: Rewati = Priya - 6 = 3x - 6. Rewati is 14 years younger than Moni: Rewati = Moni - 14 = 4x - 14. Equate: 3x - 6 = 4x - 14, so x = 8. Rewati = 3(8) - 6 = 18 years. Option D matches.