Question

    If 3 years is subtracted from the present age of R and the remainder is divided by 9, then the present age of his grandson A is obtained. If A is 4 years younger than M whose age is 10 years, then what is the age of R?

    A 51 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 54 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 57 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    M’s present age = 10 years A’s present age = 10 – 4 = 6 years Let the present age of R be x Then, A’s present age = (x -3)/9  Now, according to question (x -3)/9 = 6 x = 54 + 3 x = 57 years

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