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    Question

    The present age of A is 5/2 times to that of his

    marriage age. Present age of his brother is 1/5th of his present age. If A was married 36 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 20 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 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 = 5x/2 Present age of his brother = (1/5) × (5x/2) = x/2 According to Question, => x + 36 = 5/2x => 3/2x = 36 => x = 24 years Present age of his brother = (1/2) × 24 = 12 years

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