Question

Amit is younger than Arjun by 6 years. If the ratio of the ages of Amit and Arjun is 5 : 7, then what is the age of Amit (in years)?

• A. 41
• B. 35
• C. 15
• D. 30

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 15

age of Amit be 'x' years. Age of Arjun = x + 6 years Ratio of the ages of Amit and Arjun is 5 : 7 x/x + 6 = 5/7 7x = 5(x + 6) 7x = 5x + 30 2x = 30 x = 15