Question

Ages of two friends are in the ratio $2:1$. If sum of their ages is $51$ then their ages are

• A. $34$ yrs, $20$ yrs
• B. $34$ yrs, $17$ yrs
• C. $20$ yrs, $10$ yrs
• D. $30$ yrs, $15$ yrs

Answer 1

The correct option is B $34$ yrs, $17$ yrs

Given ages in the ratio $2:1$
Thus let their ages be $2x$ and $x$
Given, the sum of their ages is $51$

Therefore, $2x+x=51$
$\Rightarrow 3x=51$

$\Rightarrow x=17$
Hence, required age's are $34$ yrs and $17$ yrs.