Question

The ratio of age of A and his son is 8:5. If the difference of their ages 8 year ago is 15, then find the sum of ages of A and his son 10 year hence.

A 85 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 76 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 89 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 72 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the present age of Raman and his son be 8x and 5x respectively. => 8x – 5x = 15 ∴  x = 5 Required sum = 13 × 5 + 20 = 85 years

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