The ratio of the age of Ishu 8 years hence and that of Ahana 6 years hence will be 5 : 6. The age of Ishu 10 years hence will be equal to the age of Ahana 6 years hence. Find the present age of Ishu.

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2 years

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Explanation: 2 years Ishu’s age after 8 years = 5x years Ahan’s age 6 years hence = 6x years 5x + 2 = 6x ⇒ 6x – 5x = 2 ⇒ x = 2 ∴ Ishu’s present age = 5x – 8 = 5 × 2 – 8 = 2 years

The ratio of the age of Ishu 8 years hence and that of Ahana 6 years hence will be 5 : 6. The age of Ishu 10 years hence will be equal to the age of Ahana 6 years hence. Find the present age of Ishu.

Answer: B. 2 years

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The ratio of the age of Ishu 8 years hence and that of Ahana 6 years hence will be 5 : 6. The age of Ishu 10 years hence will be equal to the age of Ahana 6 years hence. Find the present age of Ishu.

Answer: B. 2 years

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