Question

    Sum of the present ages of A, B, C and D is 50 years. After 5 years ratio of their ages is 5:4:3:2. What is C’s present age?

    A 11 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 13 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 14 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    At present sum of age = 50 years After 5 years sum of age will be, => 5x + 4x + 3x + 2x = 50 + 5 × 4 => 14x = 50 + 20 => x = 70/14 => x = 5 C’s present age = 3x – 5 = 10 years

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