Ratio of present ages of Pankaj and Punit is 5:` 6 and the sum of their ages is 33 years. What will be difference ( in years ) of their ages ?

Options

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer

2

Explanation

`5x + 6x = 33`
`rArr 1x = 33`
`:. x = ( 33)/( 11)= 3 `
Age of Pankaj
`= 5x = 5 xx 3 =15` years
Age of Punit
`= 6 x = 6 xx 3 = 18` years
Required difference
`= ( 18-15)` years
= 3 years