Question

The present ages of Renu and Ravi are in a ratio 5:6. The sum of their present ages is 44 in years. The difference of their

ages (in years) is: A 4 B 5 C 8 D 2​

Answer 1

A) 4 years is the right answer

Suppose x be the common age between Renu & Ravi.

Therefore sum of their present ages = 44

=> 5x+6x = 44 ( bcoz their ages are in ratio 5:6)

=> 11x = 44

=> x = 4

So the age of Renu is 5x = 5×4 = 20 yrs

And age of Ravi is 6x = 6×4 = 24 yrs.

Hence the difference in their ages is 24-20 = 4 yrs.

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Answer 2

Answer: Difference of ages = 4

Step-by-step explanation: Let the common factor be x

then age of renu=5x

age of ravi= 6x

According to the question,

sum of ages = 44

that means,

5x+6x=44

11x=44

x=44/11 (transposing 11 from LHS to RHS)

X=4

ANS- Age of Renu=5x=5*4=20

         Age of Ravi=6x=6*4=24

Difference of ages=6x-5x=x=4

                                 OR

                               24-20=4