NCHMCT JEE 2012 Question Paper with solutions for online practice

Question : 14 of 200

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The present ages of Vishal and Shekhar are in the ratio of 14 : 17 respectively. Six years from now, their ages will be in the ratio of 17 : 20 respectively. What is Shekhar’s present age?

17 years
51 years
34 years
28 years

Validate

Solution:

Let the present ages of Vishal and Shekhar be 14x and 17x years respectively, then

{14x+6}/{17x+6}

{17}/{20}

⇒ 280x + 120 = 289x + 12
⇒ 9x = 18 ⇒ x = 2
Thus, present age of Shekhar
= 17 × 2 = 34 years

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