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  • Question
  • The difference between the ages of a boss and his subordinate is 16 years. Four years ago, the respective ratio of the ages of the boss and subordinate was 11 : 7. The present age of the subordinate is:


  • Options
  • A. 28 years
  • B. 32 years
  • C. 36 years
  • D. 40 years

  • Correct Answer
  • 32 years 

    Explanation

    Let us assume the present age of the subordinate is P then her subordinate age will be (P + 16).
    According to Question,
    Four years ago, the respective ratio of the ages of the boss and subordinate was 11 : 7.
    (P +16 - 4 )/ (P - 4) = 11/7
    ? 7 x (P +16 - 4 ) = 11 x (P - 4)
    ? 7 x (P +12 ) = 11 x (P - 4)
    ? 7P + 84 = 11P - 44
    ? 4P = 128
    ? P = 32 years


  • Problems on Ages


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    • 1. 
      5 years ago, the average age of Ram and Shyam was 20 years. Now, the average age of Ram, Shyam and Mohan is 30 years. What will be Mohan's age 10 years hence?

    • Options
    • A. 50 years
    • B. 45 years
    • C. 40 years
    • D. 35 years
    • Discuss
    • 2. 
      The respective ratio of the ages of Shami, Nammi and Pammi is 3 : 4 : 5. The sum of their ages is 48 years. What will be the respective ratio of their ages 8 years hence?

    • Options
    • A. 4 : 5 : 6
    • B. 5 : 6 : 7
    • C. 5 : 7 : 8
    • D. 6 : 7 : 8
    • Discuss
    • 3. 
      The present age of a father is three times the age of his son. Five years ago, father's age was four times the age of the son. What is the present age of son?

    • Options
    • A. 20 years
    • B. 18 years
    • C. 15 years
    • D. 12 years
    • Discuss
    • 4. 
      The difference between the present ages of P and Q is 4 years. The ratio of their ages after 5 years will be 9 : 8. The present age of P is :

    • Options
    • A. 24 years
    • B. 30 years
    • C. 32 years
    • D. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 5. 
      A mother is 25 years older than her daughter. Five years ago, the age of the mother was 6 times the age of the daughter. What is the present age of mother?

    • Options
    • A. 25 years
    • B. 29 years
    • C. 32 years
    • D. 35 years
    • Discuss
    • 6. 
      The average age of a cricket team is 27 years. Two players with 24 and 27 years of age are replaced by new players of 23 and 28 years of age. What is the average age of the team now?

    • Options
    • A. 27 years
    • B. 26 years
    • C. 24 years
    • D. 28 years
    • Discuss
    • 7. 
      The age of X is 2/3 rd that of Y. After 6 years X will be 46 years old.
      What is the present age of Y?

    • Options
    • A. 40 years
    • B. 56 years
    • C. 60 years
    • D. 100 years
    • Discuss
    • 8. 
      A, B, C, D, are four friends. Average age of A and C is 35 years and that of B, and D is 40 years. Average age of B, C and D is 40 years. The sum of the ages of A and D is equal to that of B and C. Find out the ages (in years) of A, B, C and D.

    • Options
    • A. 20, 30, 40, 50
    • B. 20, 25, 30, 35
    • C. 30, 35, 40, 45
    • D. 30, 40, 50, 60
    • Discuss
    • 9. 
      The difference between a mother's age and the sum of her two daughters' age is 6. The average age of two daughters is 22. What is the age of mother?

    • Options
    • A. 40
    • B. 44
    • C. 46
    • D. 50
    • Discuss
    • 10. 
      A man was 32 years of age when he had his first son. His wife was 35 years of age when his son attained the age of 7 years. The difference in age between the man and his wife is

    • Options
    • A. 7 years
    • B. 3 years
    • C. 5 years
    • D. 4 years
    • Discuss


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