Question

    TYPE N

    T’s age is 2imes the age of D. 4 years ago, the

    ratio of T and D is 3:1. Find the age of P who is 3/4 of T’s age.
    A 8 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 17 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let D’s age be x years. Then, T’s age = 2x years According to question, => (2x – 4)/(x - 4) = 3/1 => 2x - 4 = 3x – 12 => x = 8 T’s age = 2x = 16 years P’s age = 3/4 × 16 = 12 years

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