Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

The ratio of the age of P and Q is 8 : 5. After 6 years their age will be in the ratio of 3 : 2. Find the ratio of the sum and difference of the present ages of P & Q.

Options:

13 : 03

03 : 13

13 : 02

02 : 13

Correct Answer:

13 : 03

Explanation:

Ratio of age of P and Q = 8 : 5 (at present)

Therefore,

         (P + Q)    :      (P - Q)

⇒        (8 + 5)     :       (8 - 5)

⇒           13         :         3