Question

The present age of A is 9/4 times to that of his marriage age. Present age of his brother is 1/3rd of his present age. If A was married 35 years ago then find the present age of his brother.

A 27 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 16 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 21 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 12 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the age of A when he was married be x years. Present age of A = 9x/4 Present age of his brother = (1/3)×(9x/4) = 3x/4 According to Question, => x + 35 = 9/4x => 5/4x = 35 => x = 28 years Present age of his brother = (3/4) ×28 = 21 years

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