Question

    TYPE 1

    Sum of the present ages of A, B, C and D is 56 years.

    After 3 years ratio of their ages is 7:6:5:2. What is C’s present age?
    A 11 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 13 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 14 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    At present sum of age = 56 years After 3 years sum of age will be, => 7x + 6x + 5x + 2x = 56 + 3 × 4 => 20x = 56 + 12 => x = 68/20 => x = 3.4 C’s present age = 5x – 3 = 14 years

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