CUET GENERAL TEST 2023 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTION

# Q1 of 57

The ratio of ages of 2 boys is 3:7. After 2 years, the ratio of their ages will become 5:9. The ratio of their ages after 10 years will be

Options
A.

15 : 16

B.

5 : 17

C.

17 : 18

D.

13 : 17

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Correct Answer
D

13 : 17

Solution

The correct option is 13 : 17.

Let's find the solution step-by-step.

Step 1: Represent the present ages of the two boys.
The ratio of the present ages of the two boys is given as 3:7.
Therefore, we can represent their current ages as:
Age of the first boy = 3x
Age of the second boy = 7x
where x is a common multiplier.

Step 2: Set up the equation using the ratio after 2 years.
After 2 years, their ages will be:
Age of the first boy = 3x+2
Age of the second boy = 7x+2

According to the problem, the ratio of their ages after 2 years becomes 5:9. We can write this relation as:
3 x + 2 7 x + 2 = 5 9

Step 3: Solve for x.
Cross-multiplying both sides of the equation gives:
9 ( 3 x + 2 ) = 5 ( 7 x + 2 )

Expanding the brackets:
27 x + 18 = 35 x + 10

Rearranging the terms to solve for x:
18 - 10 = 35 x - 27 x
8 = 8 x
x = 1

Step 4: Find their present ages.
Substitute the value of x=1 back into the representations of their present ages:
Present age of the first boy = 3(1)=3 years
Present age of the second boy = 7(1)=7 years

Step 5: Calculate the ratio of their ages after 10 years.
After 10 years, their ages will be:
Age of the first boy = 3+10=13 years
Age of the second boy = 7+10=17 years

Thus, the ratio of their ages after 10 years will be:
13 : 17

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