Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

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 ?

Options:

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

Correct Answer:

32 years, 24 years and 28 years

Explanation:

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