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?
- A18
- B10
- C5
- D9
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let the present age of Meera be 9x and Sheela be 5x.
According to the question, after 8 years, Sheela's age will be equal to Meera's present age:
5x+8=9x
9x−5x=8
4x=8
x=2
Therefore, the present age of Sheela is:
Present age of Sheela=5x=5×2=10 years
According to the question, after 8 years, Sheela's age will be equal to Meera's present age:
5x+8=9x
9x−5x=8
4x=8
x=2
Therefore, the present age of Sheela is:
Present age of Sheela=5x=5×2=10 years