CMAT 2013 Solved Question Paper

(c) Varsha : Vinay = 5 : 6 = 5 x : 6 x
Veera :Vikram = 7 :8 = 7y + 8y
But their ages are in AP.
Therefore, 6 x - 5 x = 8 y - 7 y ⇒ x = y
Again,

5x+2

8y+2

=

2

3

⇒

5x+2

8x+2

=

2

3

∴ x = 2
Therefore, the ages of Varsha, Vinay, Veera and Vikram are 10, 12, 14 and 16 yr, respectively.
Therefore, the ratio of ages of Vinay and Veera = 6 :7