Question

    The present age of Prakash is the same as the age of

    Gopal before 9 years, while the age of Gopal after 6 years is 14 years more than the present age of Ramesh. If the ratio of the present age of Prakash and Ramesh is 4:5, then find the sum of the ages of Prakash, Ramesh, and Gopal.
    A 142 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 132 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 158 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 165 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the present age of Prakash and Ramesh be 4x and 5x respectively. 4x = Gopal's age – 9 5x + 14 = Gopal's age + 6 x = 9 Prakash’s age = 4 * 9 = 36 years Ramesh’s age = 5 * 9 = 45 years Gopal’s age = 51 years Required sum = 36 + 45 + 51 = 132 years

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