Question

    Present age of ‘P’ is 50% more than that of ‘Q’.

    6 years ago, ‘P’ was twice as old as ‘Q’. What is the present age of ‘Q’?
    A 6 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 14 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 16 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the present age of ‘Q’ be ‘x’ years
    Therefore, present age of ‘P’ = 1.5x years
    ATQ;
    (1.5x – 6) = 2 × (x – 6)
    Or, 1.5x – 6 = 2x – 12
    Or, 6 = 0.5x
    Or, x = 12
    Therefore, present age of ‘Q’ = 12 years

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