The ratio of a man’s age to his father’s age is 4 : 5, and the ratio of his age to his son’s age is 6 : 1. Four years ago these ratios were 11 : 14 and 11 : 1, respectively. The ratio of the age of the grand father to that of the grandson 12 years from now will be: |
12 : 5 14 : 3 18 : 5 18 : 7 |
18 : 5 |
At present , Men's age : Father age = 4 : 5 , Men's age : Son's age = 6 : 1 Grandfather's age : Grandson's age = 15 : 2 4 years ago , Men's age : Father age = 11 : 14 , Men's age : Son's age = 11 : 1 Grandfather's age : Grandson's age = 14 : 1 ATQ, \(\frac{14x + 4 }{x + 4}\) = \(\frac{15}{2}\) 28x + 8 = 15x + 60 13x = 52 x = 4 Age of grandfather after 12 years = 14 × 4 + 4 + 12 = 72 Age of grand son after 12 years = 4 × 1 + 4 + 12 = 20 Ratio of age of grandfather to grandson 12 years hence = 72 : 20 = 18 : 5
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