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  • The average age of a man and his two twin sons born on the same day is 30 yr. The ratio of the ages of father and one son is 5 : 2, What is the father's age?


  • Options
  • A. 50 yr
  • B. 30 yr
  • C. 45 yr
  • D. 20 yr

  • Correct Answer
  • 50 yr 

    Explanation

    According to the question,
    Average age of man and his twin sons = 30
    ? Total age = 30 x 3 = 90 yr.

    According to the question,
    Ratio of father and one son = 5 : 2
    ? Ratio of father and both the sons = 5 : 2 : 2
    (As sons are born on the same day.)

    ? 5k + 2k + 2k = 90 or 9k = 90
    ? k = 10
    ? Age of father = 5 x 10 = 50 yr.


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    • Options
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    • Options
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