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    Question

    Average of present age of A and C is 29 years and C is

    8 years younger than B. Ratio of present age of A to present age of B is 6:5. Find present age of B.
    A 32 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 36 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 28 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 30 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 16 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let present age of A and B be 6x and 5x years respectively. Total age of A and C together = 29 × 2 = 58 years Therefore, present age of C = 5x - 8 ATQ, => 5x - 8 + 6x = 58 => x = 6 Present age of B = 5 × 6 = 30 years

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