College of Admission Tests Multan

Age Problems

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Question: 5

Ages of two persons differ by 16 years. If 6 year ago, the elder one be 3 times as old the younger one, find their present age
  • 12, 28
  • 14, 30
  • 16, 32
  • 18, 34

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Correct Answer: B

Let the age of younger person is x,

Then elder person age is (x+16)

=> 3(x-6) = (x+16-6) [6 years before]

=> 3x-18 = x+10

=> x = 14.

So other person age is x + 16 = 30