Multiple choice

The ratio of the present age of Manu and Deepa is (5 : X). Manu is 9 years younger than Pari. Pari’s age after 9 years will be 33 years. The difference between Deepa’s and Manu’s age is the same as the present age of Pari. What should come in place of (X)?\

  1. 26

  2. 13

  3. 39

  4. 24

  5. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pari's age after 9 years = 33, so Pari's present age = 33 - 9 = 24. Manu is 9 years younger than Pari, so Manu = 24 - 9 = 15. Difference between Deepa and Manu equals Pari's present age (24), so Deepa - Manu = 24, giving Deepa = 15 + 24 = 39. Ratio Manu:Deepa = 15:39 = 5:13 after dividing by 3. Therefore X = 13.