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  1. Six years ago, the ratio of the ages of Kunal and Sagar was 6 : 5. Four years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 11 : 10. What is Sagar's age at present?

    2. A.

    16 years
    B.

    18 years
    C.

    20 years
    D.

    Cannot be determined
    E.

    None of these

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Let the ages of Kunal and Sagar 6 years ago be 6x and 5x years respectively.

     

    Then,(6X+6)+4(5X+6)+4=1110

     

     10(6x + 10) = 11(5x + 10)

     

     5x = 10

     

     x = 2.

     

     Sagar's present age = (5x + 6) = 16 years.

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