Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

Five years ago, Nuri was thrice as old as Sonu. After ten years from now, Nuri will be twice as old as Sonu. Present ages of Nuri and Sonu respectively are

Options:

40 years, 20 years

30 years, 20 years

20 years, 50 years

50 years, 20 years

Correct Answer:

50 years, 20 years

Explanation:

Assume Nuri's present age =n

Assume Sonu's present age =s

n-5 = 3*(s-5)

n = 3s-10

Also, (n+10) = 2(s+10)

So, 3s-10+10 = 2s+20

s = 20

n = 50

The correct answer is option (4) : 50 years, 20 years