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    Question

    When 17 years is subtracted from the present age of A

    and the obtained result is divided by 2, then the present age of his nephew is obtained. If the present age of his nephew is 6 years less than the present age of A’s son who is 16 years old, then find the present age of A.
    A 37 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 47 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 35 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 39 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 – 6 = 10 years Therefore, {(x – 17)/2} = 10 Or, x – 17 = 20 Or, x = 37 Therefore, present age of A = 37 years

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