Multiple choice

Ashima and Mahima are sisters and the ratio of their age is 2 : 4. If the present age of Ashima is 16 years, what would be the age of Mahima after 2 years?

  1. 32 years

  2. 34 years

  3. 35 years

  4. 36 years

  5. 37 years

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ratio of Ashima to Mahima is 2:4 (or 1:2). If Ashima is 16, Mahima is 32. After 2 years, Mahima is 34.

AI explanation

Let the common multiplier be x, making Ashima's present age 2x and Mahima's present age 4x. Since Ashima is 16 years old, 2x = 16, giving x = 8. Mahima's present age is 4(8) = 32 years, and after 2 years she will be 32 + 2 = 34 years old. Mahima's age after 2 years is 34 years.