Question 37
Ratio, Percentages and RatesThe sum of the ages of Musa and Lawal is 28 years. After sharing a certain sum of money in the ratio of their ages, Musa gets N600 and Lawal N800. How old is Lawal?
- A.20 years
- B.16 years
- C.14 years
- D.12 years
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (16 years)
Explanation
Their ages are in the ratio 600 : 800 = 3 : 4, so Lawal is 4/7 × 28 = 16 years.