Question

    When 13 years is subtracted from the present age of A

    and the obtained result is divided by 3, then the present age of his nephew is obtained. If the present age of his nephew is 10 years less than the present age of A’s son who is 16 years old, then find the present age of A.
    A 32 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 31 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 36 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the Present age of A be ‘x’ years Present age of his nephew = 16 – 10 = 6 years Therefore, {(x – 13)/3} = 6 Or, x – 13 = 18 Or, x = 31 Therefore, present age of A = 31 years

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