Question 63
Five years ago, the ratio of the ages of a father and his son was 5 : 3. Which ofthe following cannotbethe ratio of their ages 10 years from now?
Solution
Five years ago, the ratio of the ages of a father and his son was 5 : 3.
As we know that when time progresses the ratio between the ages always decreases.
$$Ratio of age_{5 years ago} > Ratio of Present age > Ratio of age_{5 years later}$$
Option D violates this. $$[\frac{7}{3} > \frac{5}{3}]$$
Option D is correct.
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