Question

    Presently, the average age of Arun, Alok, and Aditya is 35 years, while the average age of Arun and Alok is 39 years. Determine Aditya's age after ten years if Aditya's current age is 40% less than Arun's current age.

    A 65 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 40 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 48 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 37 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, ATQ, Total current ages of Arun, Alok, and Aditya = 3 × 35 = 105 years. Total current ages of Arun and Alok = 2 × 39 = 78 years. Current age of Aditya = 105 - 78 = 27 years. Arun's age given Aditya's age is 40% less: Aeun's age = 27/0.6 = 45 yrs Therefore: Aditya's age after ten years = 27 + 10 = 37 years.

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