The ratio of the age of X and Y is 6 : 5. Four years ago, that ratio was 5 : 4. Find the ratio of the age of X and Y after 16 years.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
X : Y
5 : 4 ( 4 years ago )
↓
6 : 5 ( present )
\(\frac{X}{Y}\) =\(\frac{5}{4}\)
let age of X = 5x and age of Y = 4x
Now , according to question
\(\frac{5x+4}{4x+4}\) = \(\frac{6}{5}\)
25x + 20 = 24x + 24
x = 4
so,
X's Present age = 5 x 4 +4 = 24
Y's Present age= 4 x 4 + 4 = 20
After 16 years, age of X =16 + 24 = 40
age of Y =16 + 20 = 36
Ratio = 40 : 36
= 10 : 9