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6:7 is the ratio of Michael’s and Rosan‘s ages one year back. The ratio will become 7:8 in four years. Calculate the present age of Rosan.
(A) 35 years
(B) 32 years
(C) 36 years
(D) 31 years


Answer: (C)

Explanation: Let the ages of Michael and Rosan one year ago be 6a and 7a respectively. Then,
Michael’s age after 4 years = (6a + 1) + 4 = (6a + 5) years.
Rosan’s age after 4 years = (7a + 1) + 4 = (7a + 5) years.
Therefore, (6a + 5):(7a + 5) = 7:8
⇒ 8×(6a + 5) = 7×(7a + 5)
⇒ 48a + 40 = 49a + 35
⇒ a = 5.
Hence, the present age of Rosan = (7a + 1) = 7×5 + 1 = 35 + 1 = 36 years.

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Last Updated : 28 Jun, 2021
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