Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

Ramesh is thrice as old as Suresh. Two years hence, Ramesh will be twice as old as Suresh. Ramesh’s present age (in years) is:

Options:

4

6

3

2

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

Lets assume, present age of Suresh is x

                      present age of Ramesh is 3x

Given,  3x + 2 = 2 ( x + 2 )

          ⇒ x = 2

Present age of Ramesh = 6 years