Question

If Mahesh is older than Suresh by 6 years and the ratio of their age is 9: 7, then find the age of Mahesh.
1. 21
2. 28
3. 27
4. 30

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 27

Given:

Mahesh is 6 years older than Suresh

Calculation:

Let be assume the age of Mahesh and Suresh is 9x and 7x respectively.

⇒ 9x - 7x = 6

⇒ 2x = 6

⇒ x = 3

⇒ Age of mahesh = 3 × 9 = 27 years

∴ The required result will be 27 years.