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Select the correct answerThe ratio of present ages of Rahul and his sister is 3 : 4. Before 10 years the ratio of their ages was 13 : 19. What is Rahul's present age (in years)?Options42483654

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Select the correct answerThe ratio of present ages of Rahul and his sister is 3 : 4. Before 10 years the ratio of their ages was 13 : 19. What is Rahul's present age (in years)?Options42483654

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Let's solve this step by step:

Step 1: Let's assume the present age of Rahul as 3x and his sister as 4x.

Step 2: According to the problem, 10 years ago, the ratio of their ages was 13:19. So, we can write it as (3x-10)/ (4x-10) = 13/19.

Step 3: Cross-multiplying the above equation, we get 19*(3x-10) = 13*(4x-10).

Step 4: Simplifying the equation, we get 57x - 190 = 52x - 130.

Step 5: Rearranging the terms, we get 57x - 52x = 190 + 130.

Step 6: Simplifying further, we get 5x = 320.

Step 7: Solving for x, we get x = 320/5 = 64.

Step 8: Substituting the value of x in the equation of Rahul's age, we get Rahul's present age as 3x = 3*64 = 192 months.

Step 9: Converting months into years, we get 192/12 = 16 years.

So, Rahul's present age is 16 years. But this option is not given in the options. There seems to be a mistake in the problem or the options provided.

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