Question

Raj is currently 12 years older than Ravi after 8 years the ratio of their age will be 15: 12. How old is Raj’s age at present?
1. 42
2. 49
3. 56
4. 52

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 52

Given:

Raj currently 12 years older than Ravi

After 8 years the ratio of their age = 15: 12

Calculation

Raj is currently 12 years older than Ravi

Difference between raj and Ravi = 12 years

After 8 years’ age ratio of Raj and Ravi = 15 ∶ 12

Ratio of age difference = 15 – 12 = 3

Then, 3 = 12

⇒ 1 = 4

Now, Raj age after 8 years = 15 × 4 = 60

Present age of Raj = 60 – 8 = 52 years

∴ Present age of Raj is 52 years