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    Question

    The average of present ages of

    Rajesh and his father is 45 years. The age of Rajesh 5 years hence from now will be 1/4 of the present age of his father. Find the present age of Rajesh's father.
    A 29 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 84 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 76 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 56 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Sum of present ages of Rajesh and his father = 45Γ—2 = 90 years Let the present age of Rajesh be 'x' years. Then, present age of Rajesh's father = 90βˆ’x years. According to the question, (x+5)Γ—4 = (90βˆ’x) 4x+20 = 90βˆ’x 5x = 70 x = 70/5 = 14 So, present age of Rajesh's father = 90βˆ’14 = 76 years.

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