Multiple choice

At present, the ratio between the ages of Ajay and Rahul is $4:3$. After 6 years, Ajays age will be $26$ years. What is the age of Rahul at present ?

  1. $16\ years$
  2. $15\ years$
  3. $18\ years$
  4. $20\ years$
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ajay's age after 6 years is 26, so his current age is 20. Since the ratio of Ajay to Rahul is 4:3, 4x = 20 implies x = 5. Rahul's current age is 3x = 15.

AI explanation

After 6 years Ajay's age will be 26, so his present age is 26 minus 6, which is 20 years. Let the present ages of Ajay and Rahul be 4x and 3x based on their given ratio. Setting 4x equal to 20 gives x = 5. Rahul's present age is 3x, which is 3 times 5, or 15 years.

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