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  1. The age of X is 2/3 rd that of Y. After 6 years X will be 46 years old.
    What is the present age of Y ?
    1. 40 years
    2. 56 years
    3. 60 years
    4. 100 years
Correct Option: C

According to question , we have

Age of X =
2
Age of Y
3

∴ Age of Y =
3
Age of X .......( 1 )
2

After 6 years , Age of X = 46 years
∴ Present age of X = 46 – 6 = 40 years
From eq. ( 1 ) , we get
Now, Present age of Y =
3
x 40 = 60 years
2



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