Question
Six years ago, the ratio of the ages of Kunal and Sagar was 6 : 5. Four years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 11 : 10. What is Sagars age at present?
Answer: Option A
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Let the ages of Kunal and Sagar 6 years ago be 6x and 5x years respectively.
Then, \(\frac{(6x+6)+4}{(5x+6)+4} = \frac{11}{10}\)
10(6x + 10) = 11(5x + 10)
5x = 10
x = 2.
So Sagar's present age = (5x + 6) = 16 years.
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