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X and Y have their present ages in the ratio 6:7\displaystyle 6:7. 14 years ago, the ratio of the ages of the two was 1:5\displaystyle 1:5. What will be the ratio of their ages 21 years from now?

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A7:11\displaystyle 7:11
B9:10\displaystyle 9:10
C8:11\displaystyle 8:11
D11:13\displaystyle 11:13
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Correct Answer

Option b9:10\displaystyle 9:10

All Options:

  • A7:11\displaystyle 7:11
  • B9:10\displaystyle 9:10
  • C8:11\displaystyle 8:11
  • D11:13\displaystyle 11:13

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the present ages of X and Y be 6k\displaystyle 6k and 7k\displaystyle 7k, respectively.
The standard version of this Mock Test Paper question states that the ratio 14 years ago was **4:5\displaystyle 4:5** instead of 1:5\displaystyle 1:5. Let's solve the standard question first:
6k147k14=45\frac{6k - 14}{7k - 14} = \frac{4}{5}
Cross-multiplying:
5(6k14)=4(7k14)5(6k - 14) = 4(7k - 14)
30k70=28k5630k - 70 = 28k - 56
2k=14    k=72k = 14 \implies k = 7
Thus, the present ages are:
- X's age: 6(7)=42\displaystyle 6(7) = 42 years
- Y's age: 7(7)=49\displaystyle 7(7) = 49 years
The ages 21 years from now will be:
- X's age: 42+21=63\displaystyle 42 + 21 = 63 years
- Y's age: 49+21=70\displaystyle 49 + 21 = 70 years
The ratio of their ages 21 years from now is:
Ratio=6370=910=9:10\text{Ratio} = \frac{63}{70} = \frac{9}{10} = 9:10
This corresponds to option B.
*(Note: The literal text of 1:5\displaystyle 1:5 is a typo in the exam question, which yields non-integer ages of 14.61\displaystyle \approx 14.61 and 17.04\displaystyle \approx 17.04, and a future ratio of 0.936\displaystyle \approx 0.936 that does not match any options. The correct mathematical option for the standard question is B.)*
**Correct Option: (b)**

About This Chapter: Equations

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations

This chapter covers Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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