Question

    'P' and 'Q' have present ages in

    the ratio of 4:5. If Q’s current age is increased by 20%, the gap between their ages becomes 14 years. Find Q’s present age.
    A 28 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 32 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the present age of P and Q 4p and 5p respectively According to question, 6/5 × 5p – 4p =14 2p = 14 p = 7 Present age of Q  = 5p = 5 × 7 = 35 years

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