Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

Monu is 16 years elder than Rahul. Monu's age is 70% of the sum of his and Rahul's age. What will be Monu's age after 8 years ?

Options:

36

28

25

30

Correct Answer:

36

Explanation:

70%= \(\frac{7}{10}\)

      Monu : Rahul  :  Sum    :  Difference

         7    :     3     :    10     :        4

                                                    ↓ x4

                                                  16 (given) 

⇒ 1R  = 4

Monu's age after 9 years = 7 × 4 + 8 = 36 years