College of Admission Tests Multan

Age Problems

Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 9

The ages of two persons differ by 16 years. 6 years ago, the elder one was 3 times as old as the younger one. What are their present ages of the elder person
  • 15
  • 20
  • 25
  • 30

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Correct Answer: D

Let's take the present age of the elder person = x

and the present age of the younger person = x – 16

(x – 6) = 3 (x-16-6)

=> x – 6 = 3x – 66

=> 2x = 60

=> x = 60 2 = 30