Question

    The ratio between the present ages of the Mohit and Rekha is 2:3. Find the present age of the Rekha.

    I: Difference between the present ages of the Priya and Mohit is 22 years.

    II: The present age of Priya is 4 years less than thrice the present age of Mohit.

    III: Difference between the present ages of the Rekha and Mohit is 28 years.

    A Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Either I and II together or III alone. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C All are together Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the statements Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    From statement III: Age of Rekha = 28× 3 = 84 From statement I and II: 2 Rekha = 3 Mohit , ----(1) Priya – Mohit = 22 and 3 Mohit – Priya = 4 On solving, Mohit’s age = 13 year, putting this in equation (1) we get Rekha’s age = 39/2 years or 19 years 6 months

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