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Logical Resoning (CGL) Problems based on Ages

The ratio of the ages of man and his wife is 4:3. After 4 years, the ration will be 9:7. If at the time of marriage, the ratio was 5:3, how many years ago were they married?

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Explanation:

Let the man’s age= 4x; then, wife’s age= 3x;
After 4 years,
(4x + 4)/(3x + 4) = 9/7; => x = 8;
Hence, the current age of man and his wife is 32 years and 24 years respectively.
Suppose, they were married y years before; then,
(32 – y)/(24 - y)=5/3; => y= 12 years.