Question

    Eight years ago, Pawan's age was 25% greater than

    Bheem's age at that time. If their combined current ages total 70 years, determine Pawan's current age.
    A 38 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 32 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 28 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 48 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    8 years ago from now, Let the age of ‘Bheem’ be ‘x’ years Therefore, age of ‘Pawan’ = 1.25x years According to the question, 1.25x + 8 + x + 8 = 70 Or, 2.25x = 54 Or, x = 24 Present age of ‘Pawan’ = 1.25x + 8 = 38 years

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