Multiple choice

At present, the ratio of the ages of Mahima and simran is 6:5 and 12 years from now, the ratio will get changed to 9:8. Mahima`s present age is ?

  1. 24 years

  2. 30 years

  3. 36 years

  4. 20 years

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let present ages be 6x and 5x. In 12 years: (6x+12)/(5x+12) = 9/8. Cross-multiplying: 48x + 96 = 45x + 108, so 3x = 12 and x = 4. Mahima's present age = 6 × 4 = 24 years.