Question 61

The ratio of the present ages of Meera and Sheela is 9 : 5. After 8 years Sheela would reach the present age of Meera. What is the present age (in years) of Sheela?

Solution

Let present ages of Meera and Sheela be $$9x$$ and $$5x$$ years respectively.

According to ques, => $$9x=5x+8$$

=> $$9x-5x=4x=8$$

=> $$x=2$$

$$\therefore$$ Present age of Sheela = $$5\times2=10$$ years

=> Ans - (B)

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