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How can I understand that which math should be solved by Plug and Play method?
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Momen : Brother = 15:14

Pick the option which is multiple of 15.

Option C = 30


Momen: 30
His brother: 28 [Ratio maintained]
Gap: 2 years

After 6 years, Momen: 30 + 6 = 36
Momen : Sister = 18:19
His sister: 38 [Ratio maintained]
Gap: 2 years

Answer C
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How can I understand that which math should be solved by Plug and Play method?

For this particular question, they were able to spot the ratio and its multiple in answer choices, and then go ahead with trying that multiple and getting an answer - this was the most efficient method for them. Every question will have different "hints" (such as this one had ratio and multiple), and overtime with practice you will start seeing those. Below are some links to number plugging as a tool, and some strategies, hope it helps.

Number plugging:


How to Do Math on the GMAT Without Actually Doing Math
The Power of Estimation for GMAT Quant
How to Plug in Numbers on GMAT Math Questions
Number Sense for the GMAT
Can You Use a Calculator on the GMAT?
Why Approximate?
GMAT Math Strategies — Estimation, Rounding and other Shortcuts
The 4 Math Strategies Everyone Must Master, Part 1 (1. Test Cases and 2. Choose Smart Numbers.)
The 4 Math Strategies Everyone Must Master, part 2 (3. Work Backwards and 4. Estimate)
Intelligent Guessing on GMAT
How to Avoid Tedious Calculations on the Quantitative Section of the GMAT
GMAT Tip of the Week: No Calculator? No Problem.
The Importance of Sorting Answer Choices on the GMAT
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The ratio of the current ages of Momen and his brother is 15:14. The ratio of the ages of Momen and his sister in 6 years will be 18:19. The gap between Momens age and his sister is the same as the gap between Momens age and his brother.

What is Momens current age?

Let Momens current age be x years.

Momen's brother's current age = 14x/15 years

Momen's sister's current age = x + x/15 = 16x/15 years

(x + 6)(16x/15 + 6) = 18/19
19(x+6) = 18(16x/15 + 6)
19x + 114 = 19.2x + 108
.2x = 6
x = 30 years

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IMO, this not a well written Question.

As per the wording of this Q:
Momen's age = 15x
Brother's age = 14x
Sister's age = Either 14x or 16x (The gap between Momen's age and his sister is the same as the gap between Momens age and his brother)

If you consider sister's age as 14x, you will not get the answer.
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Momin : Brother=15:14 ,let 15x &14x a gap of ' x'
in six years Momin : sister=18:19 itself sufficient to tell that Momin is younger than sister
so taking sister's age =15x+x=16x
solve for 15x+6 / 16x+6 = 18/19
x=2
Momin age =30
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