The average age of Ram and Shyam is 28 years. If Rahim replaces Ram, then the average age will become 26 years. If Rahim replaces Shyam, then the average age will become 30 years. What are the respective ages of Ram, Shyam and Rahim ? |
32 years, 24 years and 28 years 34 years, 40 years and 30 years 48 years, 40 years and 26 years 38 years, 44 years and 36 years |
32 years, 24 years and 28 years |
Lets assume Ram's age is x years As Avg. age of Ram & Shyam is 28 years Shyam's age = 2 X 28 - x = 56-x Average age of Ram & Rahim = 30 years Rahim's Age = 60-x Average age of Ram & Rahim = 28 years ⇒ 60 - x + 56 - x = 2 X 26 ⇒ 2x = 64 ⇒ x = 32 ∴ Ram's Age = 32 Shyam's age = 24 Rahim's age = 28
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