Question

    The present age of A is 9/5 times to that of his marriage age. Present age of his brother is 1/2nd of his present age. If A was married 24 years ago then find the present age of his brother.

    A 27 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the age of A when he was married be x years. Present age of A = 9x/5 Present age of his brother = (1/2) × (9x/5) = 9x/10 According to Question, => x + 24 = 9/5x => 4/5x = 24 => x = 30 years Present age of his brother = (9/10) × 30 = 27 years

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