Question

    The ratio of the present ages of P to Q is 4:3

    respectively. If the age of P two years ago is same as the age of Q three years hence, then find the present age of P.
    A 20 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 42 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the age of P and Q be ‘4x’ and ‘3x’ years respectively.

    According to question,

    4x – 2 = 3x + 3

    x = 5

    So, the present age of P = 4x = 20 years

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