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The ratio of ages of two students is 3:2. One is older to the other by 5 years. What is the age of the younger student
The ratio of ages of two students is 3:2. One is older to the other by 5 years. What is the age of the younger student
1). 2 years
2). 10 years
3). $2\frac{1}{2}$ years
4). 15 years
1). 2 years
2). 10 years
3). $2\frac{1}{2}$ years
4). 15 years
This Question has 2 answers.
10 years is the best suited
Let their age be 3x and 2x
years.
$\therefore$ 3x – 2x = 5
$\Rightarrow$ x = 5
$\therefore$ Younger student’s age
= 2x = 2 × 5 = 10 years
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