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    Question

    The present age of A is 7/4 times to that of his

    marriage age. Present age of his brother is 1/2 of his present age. If A was married 18 years ago then find the present age of his brother.
    A 35 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 21 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 27 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the age of A when he was married be x years. Present age of A = 7x/4 Present age of his brother = (1/2)×(7x/4) = 7x/8 According to Question, => x + 18 = 7/4x => 3/4x = 18 => x = 24 years Present age of his brother = (7/8) ×24 = 21 years

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