Question

    TYPE T

    A is 5 years older than B. After 3 years, ratio of the

    age of B and that of her father will be 1:3. Present age of B’s father is 45 years and C is 4 years older than A. Find the respective ratio of the present ages of B and C.
    A 5:12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 13:17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7:16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11:22 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 13:22 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    After 3 years, Age of B’s father = 45 + 3 = 48 years Age of B = 1/3 × 48 = 16 years Present ages, B = 16 – 3 = 13 years A = 13 + 5 = 18 years C = 18 + 4 = 22 years Required ratio = 13:22

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