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Kriti's and Laxmi's ages are in the ratio 2 : 3. After 5 years the ratio will be 3 : 4. What is Kriti's present age?

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A10
  • B15
  • C12
  • D8

Step-by-Step Solution

Let the ages be 2k and 3k. (2k + 5)/(3k + 5) = 3/4 → 8k + 20 = 9k + 15 → k = 5. Kriti is 10 years old.
Answer: A) 10

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