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Leena's and Manoj's present ages are in the ratio 2 : 3. Eight years from now the ratio will be 3 : 4. What is Leena's present age, in years?

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures

A16
B24
C12
D20

Step-by-Step Solution

Let the ages be

2 x

and

3 x . (2 x + 8) / (3 x + 8) = 3/4

gives

8 x + 32 = 9 x + 24

, so

x = 8

. Leena is 16.

Answer: A) 16

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