Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

The average age of a man and his son is 60 years. The ratio of their ages is 13 : 7, respectively. What is the son's age?

Options:

40 years 

41 years 

42 years 

43 years 

Correct Answer:

42 years 

Explanation:

Sum of age of man and his son = 60 × 2 = 120 years

ATQ , Age of Man : Age of Son  = 13 : 7

( 13 + 7 )R = 120

20R = 120

R = 6

Age of Son = 7 × 6 = 42 years