Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:
At present, the ratio between the ages of Arun and Deepak is 4 : 3. After 6 years, Arun's age will be 26 years. What is the age of Deepak at present ?
Options:
12 years
15 years
19 years
21 years
Correct Answer:
15 years
Explanation:
Let the present ages of Arun and Deepak be 4x years and 3x years respectively. Then,
4x + 6 = 26
4x = 20
x = 5.
Deepak's age = 3x = 15 years.