Problems on Ages Questions Answers

  • 22. Sushil was thrice as old as Snehal 6 years back. Sushil will be times as old as Snehal 6 years hence. How old is Snehal today

    1. 12
    2. 16
    3. 18
    4. 24
    Answer :

    Option A

    Explanation:

    Let Snehals age 6 years back = x.
    Then, Sushils age 6 years back = 3x.
    (5/3) * (X + 6 + 6) = (3X + 6 + 6)
    So 5(x+ 12) = 3(3x+ 12),
    so x=6.
    Snehal Age = (x+ 6) years = 12 years

  • 23. In 10 years, A will be twice as old5as B was 10 years ago. If A is now 9 years older than B, the present age of B is

    1. 35
    2. 37
    3. 39
    4. 41
    Answer :

    Option C

    Explanation:

    Let B's age = x years.
    Then, As age = (x+ 9) years.
    (x+9+10)=2(x—10)
    hence x=39.
    Present age of B = 39 years

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