Ratio of ages of Soham and Aarohan is 4 : 5. After 12 years, their ratio becomes 5 : 6. What will be the age of Soham after 2 years at present?
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At present:
A S = 5 4 ⟹ A = 4 5 S ( 1 )
Twelve years from now:
A + 1 2 S + 1 2 = 6 5 ⟹ 6 S + 7 2 = 5 A + 6 0 ⟹ 5 A − 6 S = 7 2 − 6 0 ⟹ 5 ( 4 5 S ) − 6 S = 1 2 ⟹ S = 4 8
Two years from now:
S + 2 = 4 8 + 2 = 5 0