Question

    Currently, the ages of Vikesh and Vishal are in a ratio

    of 7:5. Vijay's age is 20% lower than Vishal's. If the average age of Vikesh, Vishal, and Vijay is 32 years, determine how old Vijay is now.
    A 20 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 28 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 32 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the present ages of Vikesh and Vishal are 7x years and 5x years respectively. So the present age of Vijay = 0.80 × 5x = 4x years According to question: 7x + 5x + 4x = 3 × 32 16x = 96, x = 6 So the present age of Vijay = 6 × 4 = 24 years Hence, option b.

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: