Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

The ages of Fatima and Ahmed are in the ratio 3 : 8. The sum of their present ages is 44 years. The difference of their ages is :

Options:

30 years

11 years

24 years

20 years

Correct Answer:

20 years

Explanation:

Age of Fatima : Age of Ahmed = 3 : 8

11R = 44 years

1R = 4 years

Difference in their age = 8R - 3R = 5R

= 5 × 4

= 20 years