Multiple choice

If (5:7) is the ratio of the present ages of Shardul and Ravi respectively. The difference between their ages is 6 years then what is the age of Shardul?

  1. 18

  2. 15

  3. 22

  4. 12

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Given ratio of ages is 5:7 and difference is 6 years. Let ages be 5x and 7x. Difference: 7x - 5x = 2x = 6, so x = 3. Shardul's age = 5x = 5 × 3 = 15 years. Ravi's age = 7x = 21 years (checks out: 21 - 15 = 6).