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The present ages of Vishal and Shekhar are in the ratio of 14 : 17 respectively. Six years from now,…

The correct choice is: 34 years Let the ages be \(14x\) and \(17x\). Then \(\dfrac{14x+6}{17x+6} = \dfrac{17}{20}\). \(280x + 120 = 289x + 102 \Rightarrow 9x = 18…

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The present ages of Vishal and Shekhar are in the ratio of 14 : 17 respectively. Six years from now, their ages will be in the ratio of 17 : 20 respectively. What is Shekhar’s present age?

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The correct choice is: 34 years

Let the ages be 14x14x and 17x17x. Then 14x+617x+6=1720\dfrac{14x+6}{17x+6} = \dfrac{17}{20}.

280x+120=289x+102⇒9x=18⇒x=2280x + 120 = 289x + 102 \Rightarrow 9x = 18 \Rightarrow x = 2.

Shekhar's present age =17×2=34= 17 \times 2 = 34 years.

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