Question

    Present age of Vikrant is 20% less than the present age of Priya. Age of Vikrant 5 years ago was 50% the present age of Priya. Find the present average age of Vikrant and Priya.

    A 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 17 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the present age of Priya = x years So the present age of Vikrant = 0.8x years According to question: 0.8x - 5 = 0.5x 0.3x = 5, x = 16.67 So the present ages of Priya and Vikrant are 16.67 years and 13.33 years respectively. Present average age of Priya and Vikrant = (16.67 + 13.33)/2 = 15 years

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