Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

The average age of Rustam and Preetam is 30 years. The average age of Preetam and Geetam is 20 years. The average age of Rustam and Geetam is 26 years. What will be the age of the youngest of the three after 5 years?

Options:

21 years

22 years

26 years

25 years

Correct Answer:

21 years

Explanation:

ATQ,

Sum of Rustam's and Preetam's age = 60  ....(1)

Sum of Preetam's and Geetam's age = 40  ....(2)

Sum of Rustam's and Geetam's age = 52   .....(3)

From equations (1), (2) & (3)

Rustam's age = 36

Preetam's age = 24

Geetam's age = 16

Age of youngest one after 5 years = 16 + 5 = 21 years