Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

The ratio of the present ages of A and B is 1 : 3. After 10 years, the ratio of their ages will be 2 : 5. Find B's present age.

Options:

70 years

85 years

90 years

80 years

Correct Answer:

90 years

Explanation:

ATQ,

\(\frac{x + 10}{3x + 10 }\) = \(\frac{2}{5}\) 

5x + 50 = 6x + 20

x = 30

Present age of B = 3 × 30 = 90 years