At present Priya is twice Sara's age. 8 yrs hence the respective ratio between Priya and Sarita's age will be 22: 13, What is Sarita's present age?

At present Priya is twice Sara's age. 8 yrs hence the respective ratio between Priya and Sarita's age will be 22: 13, What is Sarita's present age?

A 26

B 36

C 18

D 20

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

P = 2S
2s+8/s+8 = 22/13
26s+104 = 22s+176
4s = 72
S= 18yr