At present, the ratio between the ages of Niranjan and Deepak is 4 : 3. After 6 years, Niranjan's age will be 26 years. What is the present age of Deepak?

At present, the ratio between the ages of Niranjan and Deepak is 4 : 3. After 6 years, Niranjan's age will be 26 years. What is the present age of Deepak? Correct Answer 15 years

Given:

The ratio of the present age of Niranjan and Deepak is 4 : 3

Calculation:

Let be assume the present age of Niranjan and Deepak is 4x and 3x respectively.

⇒ 4x + 6 = 26

⇒ x = 5

⇒ Age of deepak = 3x = 3 × 5 = 15 years

∴ The required result will be 15 years.

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In the following question 3 statements are given. You have to find which is/are necessary and sufficient to answer the following question. The ratio between the present ages of the Barkha and Mamta is 1 : 3. Find the present age of the Mamta. Statement I: Difference between the present ages of Neha and Barkha is 22 years. Statement II: The present age of Neha is 4 years less than thrice the present age of Barkha. Statement III: Difference between the present ages of the Mamta and Barkha is 26 years.