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The difference in the ages of Rohit and Axar is 12 yr. The ratio of their ages is 3:5. The age of Axar is

Question


The difference in the ages of Rohit and Axar is 12 yr. The ratio of their ages is 3:5. The age of Axar is


A. 24 year
B. 28 year
C. 30 year
D. 32 year


Answer: C. 30 year


Solution:

Let present ages of Rohit and Axar be 3x and 5x, respectively.

According to the question, 5x – 3x = 12

                2x = 12

                x = 6

The age of Axar = 5x = 5 x 6 = 30 yr.




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