Multiple choice

At present, Naimish is 1.5 times of Anushika's age. 8 years hence, the respective ratio between Naimish and Anushika's ages will be 25: 18. What is Anushika's age?

  1. 50 years

  2. 42 years

  3. 36 years

  4. 28 years
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let Anushika's age be A. Naimish is 1.5A. After 8 years, (1.5A+8)/(A+8) = 25/18. Solving: 27A+144 = 25A+200, so 2A = 56 and A = 28. Option D (28 years) is correct.

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