Narendra is younger than Rahul by 7 years. If the ratio of their ages is 2:3, what is the current age of Narendra and Rahul?

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Narendra is younger than Rahul by 7 years. If the ratio of their ages is 2:3, what is the current age of Narendra and Rahul?

A14 and 21 years

B16 and 24 years

C18 and 27 years

D20 and 30 years

rahul ? Jan 20 '2020 at 12:42

Correct answer is: 14 and 21 years

Explanation:

If Rahul age is x, then Narendra age is x-7,
so \(\frac{(x-7)}{x} = \frac{2}{3}\)
\(=> 3x-21 = 2x\)
\(=> x = 21\)

So Narendra age is \(21 - 7 = 14\)

Rahul age is  \(21\)

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Correct answer is: 14 and 21 years Explanation: If Rahul age is x, then Narendra age is x-7, so \(\frac{(x-7)}{x} = \frac{2}{3}\) \(=> 3x-21 = 2x\) \(=> x = 21\) So Narendra age is \(21 - 7 = 14\) Rahul age is  \(21\) rahul ? answered Jan 20 '2020 at 12:42 All Comments

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