Question

At present, the ratio between the ages of Niranjan and Deepak is 4 : 3. After 6 years, Niranjan's age will be 26 years. What is the present age of Deepak?
1. 24 years
2. 15 years
3. 18 years
4. 21 years

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 15 years

Given:

The ratio of the present age of Niranjan and Deepak is 4 : 3

Calculation:

Let be assume the present age of Niranjan and Deepak is 4x and 3x respectively.

⇒ 4x + 6 = 26

⇒ x = 5

⇒ Age of deepak = 3x = 3 × 5 = 15 years

∴ The required result will be 15 years.