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