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The ratio of ages of Anjali and Shalini is 3 : 2 . The ratio of age of Anjali, four years ago to the age of Shalini after one year is 4 : 3 . Find the present age of Shalini ( in years ) ? |
30 32 36 44 |
32 |
ratio of → Anjali : Shalini 3 : 2 Let Present age of Anjali = 3x and Present age of Shalini = 2x According to question , Ratio of age of Anjali four years ago to the age of Shalini after one year is 4 : 3 . i.e. ratio of → Anjali : Shalini 4 : 3 i.e. \(\frac{3x\;-\;4}{2x\;+\;1}\) = \(\frac{4}{3}\) 9x - 12 = 8x + 4 x = 16 As, present age of Shalini = 2x Shalini's age => 2 × 16 = 32 |