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  • Question
  • A is older by 4 years to B at one stage. After 16 years of this stage, A will be thrice his present age and B will be five times his present age. How old would A and B be two years before the initially indicated stage?


  • Options
  • A. 8 and 4 years
  • B. 10 and 6 years
  • C. 6 and 2 years
  • D. 12 and 8 years

  • Correct Answer
  • 6 and 2 years 

    Explanation

    Suppose the ages of A and B are P and Q years respectively.
    According to question
    Age of A = Age of B + 4 years
    ? P = Q + 4
    After 16 years , Age of A + 16 = 3 x Age of A
    ? P + 16 = 3P
    and Age of B + 16 = 5 x Age of B
    ? Q + 16 = 5Q
    ? P = 8 and Q = 4
    2 years ago their ages
    Age of A = 8 ? 2 = 6 years
    Age of B = 4 ? 2 = 2 years


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