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The ratio of the present ages of Raghav and Jibin is 3:2. Four years ago, Raghav’s age was more than Jibin’s age by 6 years. What is the present age of Jibin?

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18 years

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12 years

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6 years

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Data insufficient

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Solution

The correct option is B 12 years
Let the present age of Raghave be 3x years and that of Jibin be 2x years
As per the given data,
(3x-4) = (2x-4) + 6
Solving, x = 6
Thus, the present age of Jibin = 2x = 12 years.

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