Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

The present age of a Manoj is twice the sum of the ages of his two children. After 20 years, the age of Manoj will become equal to the sum of the ages of his two children. What is the present age of Manoj?

Options:

40 years

30 years

36 years

35 years

Correct Answer:

40 years

Explanation:

ATQ,

Let sum of Manoj's two children = x

Given, present age of Manoj = 2x

After 20 years Manoj's age will be 2x +20

After 20 years sum of children's age will be x + 40

Given, 2x + 20 = x + 40

          x = 20

Manoj's present age = 40 years