Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

The average age of a man and his son is 56 years. The ratio of their ages is 11 : 5. What is the son's age?

Options:

40 years

35 years

30 years

32 years

Correct Answer:

35 years

Explanation:

Average of a man and his son = 56 years

Therefore, sum of age of a man and his son = 56 × 2 = 112 years

ATQ,

⇒ 11x + 5x = 112

⇒ x = 7

Son's age ⇒ 5 × 7 = 35 years