Question

    The current ages of Ashwin and Bhavin are in a 5:4

    ratio. Ashwin's current age is 25% greater than Bhavin's. If the current average age of Ashwin, Bhavin, and Chetan is 28 years, what is Chetan's present age?
    A 25 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 45 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the present ages of Ashwin and Bhavin are 5a years and 4a years respectively. Present age of Chetan = 1.25 × 4a = 5a years According to question: 4a + 5a + 5a = 3 × 28 14a = 84, a = 6 So the present age of Chetan= 6 × 5 = 30 years

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