Multiple choice

The sum of the present ages of Anil and Sunil is 88 years. 8 years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 7:6. Find Anil’s present age (in years) ?

  1. 46

  2. 48

  3. 45

  4. 47

  5. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
AI explanation

Eight years hence, the total age of Anil and Sunil will be 88 plus 16, which is 104 years. Since their future age ratio is 7 to 6, Anil's age after 8 years is 104 times 7 divided by 13, giving 56 years. Anil's present age is 56 minus 8, which is 48 years.