Jaya’s present age is six years more than twice her age 18 years ago. Also, the ratio of Sushma’s present age to Jaya’s present age is 5 : 6. What will be Sushma’s age after 4 years?

Jaya’s present age is six years more than twice her age 18 years ago. Also, the ratio of Sushma’s present age to Jaya’s present age is 5 : 6. What will be Sushma’s age after 4 years? Correct Answer 29 years

Given:

Sushma’s present age : Jaya’s present age = 5 : 6

Calculation:

Let the present age of Jaya and Sushma be 6x and 5x respectively

According to the question,

6x = 2(6x – 18) + 6

⇒ 6x = 12x – 36 + 6

⇒ 6x = 30

⇒ x = 5

So present age of Sushma = 5x = 25 years

∴ Age of Sushma after 4 years = 25 + 4 = 29 years

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