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      Question

      The average age of A, B and C is 25 years, while the

      average age of B, A and D is 23 years. If the ratio of the age of C and D is 5:3, respectively, then find the age of D.
      A 12 years. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 8 years. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 9 years. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 5 years. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Sum of ages of A, B and C = 25 ร— 3 = 75 years Sum of ages of B, A and D = 23 ร— 3 = 69 years So, C โ€“ D = 75 โ€“ 69 = 6 years Let the age of C and D be 5x and 3x years, respectively. 5x โ€“ 3x = 6 2x = 6 x = 3 So, age of D = 3x = 9 years.

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