ee) Problem on Age Questions Latest Problem on Age MC@Q Objective Questions CER ABR he lial Start Complete Exam Preparation aC a a eee ra Glens Practice fox} Mock Tests osc) Cree ee Jownload App xtc) Question 1: View this Question Online > The average age of a husband, the wife, and the child 2 years ago was 28 years and the average age of the husband and the child 5 years ago was 21 years. What is the present age of the wife? 4. 38 years 2. 40 years 3. 36 years 4. 42 years ~. ne of these Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 38 yearscoaching India’s Super Teachers for all govt. exams Under One Roof With hundreds of Questions based on we help you gain expertise on Quantitative Aptitude. All for free. Explore Testbook Learn to attain the sUbject expertise with us. Problem on Age Question 1 Detailed Solution Calculation: The average age of a husband, the w dd the child 2 years ago was 28. So the parent average age of the husband, the wife, and the child = 28 + 2 = 30 The average age of the husband and the child 5 years ago was 21 years. So the parent average age of husband and child = 21+ 5 = 26 Total age of H+ W+ =30x3=90 Total age of H + C= 26 x2 = 52 Age of wife = 90 - 52 = 38 years Therefore, the present age of the wife is 38 years. + Option 1 is the correct answer. r. ieee BU BEC Start Complete Exam Preparation CRC RE Arca ci rye ood Pacey MasterClasses estan Exc) | - —f D> Download App \ . —___ Question 2:The ratio of alpha and beta to age is 2: 5. If the sum of thei is 238, then find the difference between their age. oO a G “AS . O he? 5. None of these Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 102 Problem on Age Question 2 Detailed Solution Given: The ratio of alpha and beta to age is 2:5. Sum of their ages is 238. Calculation: Let's assume the ages of alpha and beta are 2x and 5x, respectively, where x is a cong So, we can write the equation: e 2x + Sx = 238 Oo 7x = 238 so° Dividing both sides by 7: N x= 238/7 XS x=34 Now, we can find the ages of alpha and beta: Alpha's age = 2x = 2*34 = 68 Beta's age = 5x = 5*34=170 The difference between their ages is:170 - 68 = 102 Therefore, the difference between the ages of alpha and beta is 102. = Option 1 is the correct answer. Cea Reco CRC Ree eet Start Complete Exam Preparation lec: oe eee MasterCl resieacrg Exotieze Download App Question 3: View this Question Online > The present ages of A and B are in the ratio 9 : 10. The ratio of their ages 8 years from now will be 11 : 12. What will be the sum of their ages (in years) after 3 years from now? 1. 78 4. 76 5. None of these Answer (D¢lailed Solution Below) a” 3782 Problem on Age Question 3 Detailed Solution © Shortcut Trick At present their age will be 6 years less than their total age after 3 years. The present ratio is 9 : 10. So, their present age will be divisible by 19.Subtract 6 from each of the option and check which option is divisible by 19 after that. (82 - 6)/19.Q=4 andR =0 = The sum of their age after 3 years is 82 years. Given: Ratio of the present ages of A and B = 9: 10 Ratio of the ages of A and B, after 8 years = 11:12 Calculation: Let the present ages of A and B be 9a and 10a respectively. 8 years from now, the ages of A and B be (9a = 8) and (10a + 8) respectively. As per the question; (Ga + 8)/(10a + 8) = 11/12 = 110a + 88 = 108a +96 = 110a - 108a = 96 - 88 =2a=8 sar4 Present age of A = 9a = 9 x 4 = 36 years Oo Present age of B = 10a = 10 x 4 = 40 years B's age after 3 years = 40 + 3 = 43 years S Sum of the ages of A and B after 3 year: +43 fears. Alternate Method By Ratio Method A B ® 0 (2 72) se 2 = Byears 1 = 4years = A's present age = 9 = 9 x 4 = 36 years = B's present age = 10 = 10 x 4 = 40 years A's age after 3 years = 36 + 2 = 29 years B's age after 3 years = 40 + 3 = 43 years Sum of the ages of A and B after 3 vearsSER ARES Uke) Start Complete Exam Preparation aoa ora Ecos Practice hoes Mi eal ars Download App Erie Question 4: View this Question Online > The ratio of alpha and beta to age is 2: 5. If the sum of their ages is 238, then find the difference between their age. 1, 102 2. 100 ‘% 5, None of these Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 102 Problem on Age Question 4 Detailed Solution Given: The ratio of alpha and beta to age is 2:5. Sum of their ages is 238. Calculation:Let's assume the ages of alpha and beta are 2x and 5x, respectively, where x i§.a common, multiplier. So, we can write the equation: F 2x + 5x = 238 7x = 238 Dividing both sides by 7: x= 238/7 x= 34 ~ Now, we can find the ages of alpha and beta: Alpha's age = 2x = 2 *34 = 68 Beta’s age = 5x=5* 34=170 The difference between their ages is: 170 - 68 = 102 Therefore, the difference between the ages of alpha and beta is 102. + Option 4 is the correct answer. India’s #1 Learning Platform “yea PS ela me (CMC ime elie) lees peas MasterClasses J Question Bank Download App Question 5: View this Question Online > Three years ago, the ratio of the age of father to that of his son was 8 : 3. After 4 years, their ages will be in the ratio 11: 5. What is the present age (in years) of the father? 1: 52)a ow eat? wer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: 51 Problem on Age Question 6 Detailed Solution Given: Ratio of father and son age = 8:3 Ratio after 4 years = 11:5 Calculations: Let the age of Father and Son three years before “8a” and "2a" Age of Father and Son after 4 years from 3 years past = (8a + 7) and (3a + 7) According to the question- = Set - 3 =)0a + 35 = 33a +77 =7a= 42 Sa=6 + Present age of Father = (Ba + 3) = 8 x 6+ 3=51 years ot = the present age of Father is 51 years. ee Ae Age ratio three years ago = 8:3 ‘Age ratio (4+ 3) ie. 7 years after = 11:5 Nejad o; S x e Wie 737 Let the common ratio be Q. 40Q - 33Q = 77-35=7Q = 42 =Q=6 = 8Q = 48 =38Q+3=51 Now, the present age of father = 51 years s. The present age of the father is 51 years. Top Problem on Age MC@ O} Cy eee ae Bertil Plame (CM cima elec) RCE cSt Gee one Mock Tests rca Download App resin Erte) ‘Question 6 View this Question Online > The ratio of the present ages of a man and his wife is 5 : 8. After 10 years, the ratio of the man and his wife will be 2 : 3, What will be the ratio of their ages after 20 years? 1..9:10 2.) 5 ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: 210 peers eee teiLet the ages of the man and his wifelbe sxand'8x respectively. After ten years, ratio of the man and his aA. = (5x + 10) / (8x + 10) = Hence, x= 10 The ages of the man and his wife are 50 and 80 respectively. «The ratio of their ages after 20 years is 70: 100 = 7: 10 Eee eo Reta nt PS ela mew Sem t ey leh cel) Gee Bree a Erte Dslr Cresieairag Download App Question 7 "View this Question Online > Aiter 15 years, a man will be just four times as Old as hé was 15 years ago. What is his present age? 1. 10 years 2. 15 years Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: 25 years Problem on Age Question 7 Detailed SolutionGiven: (Man's age ~ 15 years) = 4(IVian’s age - 15 years) Calculation: Let the present age of the men be x years According to the question, = (x + 15) = 4(x- 15) ~ =x +15 = 4x-60 = 4x-x= 15 +60 = 3x= 75 x= 25 = The present age of man is 25 years. Ca eee eer eee PS ela mean) (My Cima teh ecel) Gree: rape Mock Tests MasterClasses resets Exc) Download App ‘Question 8 ‘View this Question Online > 20 year old Manish is five times as old as his brother Greece. How old will Manish be when he is three times as old as Greece? 1. 30 2. 32 3, ~ Answer (Detailed Solution Below)Option 3: 24 Problem on Age Question 8 Detailed Solution Given: Manish age = 20 years Greece age = 20/5 = 4 years Let after x years Manish will become three times.as old as\Greece: (20 +x) =3x4+x) 20+x=12+ 3x a 2x=8 xe4 After 4 years Manish’s age will be 24 years and Greece's age 8 years. When Manish's age is 24 years old he became three times as old as Greece. Hence, the correct answer is "24". ESE ane Reet Ee ee Start Complete Exam Preparation Pio Gliketes Download App Question 9 \iew this Question Online > The ratio of ages of Rahul and his wife after 7 years from now will be 7 : 6. If his wife was born 23 years ago, find the age of Rahul after 2 years?Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: 30 Problem on Age Question 9 Detailed Solution Given: Wife was born 23 years ago (which means her present age is 23 years Ratio of ages of Rahul and his wife 7 years from now will be 7 : 6 Calculation: Let the present age of husband be x years. Age of husband 7 years hence =x +7 Present age of wife = 23 years Age of wife after 7 years = 30 yer According to the question, Ratio of ages of husband and wife 7 years from now = 7:6 = («+ 7/30 = 7/6 x +7=35 =x = 28 years +. Age of Rahul after 2 years = 30 ee en ete Rea Sota Start Complete Exam Preparation ened ik Cres ea Ex hicDownload App Question 10 : View this Question Online > After 5 years, the ratio between ages of A and B will be 5 : 8 and after 8 years, the sum of ages will be 71 years. Find the present age of B. 1. 33 years 2. 32 years ¥ 328 years 4, 40 years 5. 35 years Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 5: 35 years Problem on Age Question 10 Detailed Solution Given: Ratio of ages of A and B after 5 years = 5:8 Sum of their ages after 8 years = 71 years Calculation: Let the ages of A and B after 5 years be 5x and &x respectively Age of A after 8 years = 5x +3 Age of B after 8 years = 8x +3 Now, according to question 5x4 34 8x43 =71 13x +6=71 ~ = 13x = 65x= Age of B after 5 years = (8 = 5) years = 40 years present age of B = (40-5) years = 35 years = Present age of B is 35 years » Important Points Here we have already taken age after 5 year be 5x hence after 8 years means 3 year after that will be 5x43. od Tree PS ela eM climes le laced) ata ern Lied nl rete Download App ‘Question 11 ‘View this Question Online > Amita's father was 38 years old when she was born, While her mother was 36 years old when her brother was born who was four years younger than her. What is the difference between the ages of his parents? 1. 4years 2. years a 4, 2 years Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: 6 yearsProblem on Age Question 11 Detailed Solution Given: Amita's father was 38 years old when she was born. Her mother was 36 years old when her brother was born. Her brother was four years younger than her. Calculation: Let the present age of Amita ‘ So, The age of her father = (38 + P) years The age of her brother = (P - 4) years The age of her mother = 36 + (P- 4) = (22 + P) years Now, the age difference between her parents = (38 + P) - (32 + P) = 6 years + The difference between the ages of her parents is 6 years. Eee Eee) Start Complete Exam Preparation RCo roe tr Pe Fale Los toler resins Download App Question 12 View this Question Online > 3 years ago, the ratio of Maya's and Shika’s age was 5 : 9 respectively. After 5 years, this ratio would become 3 : 5. Find the present age (in years) of Maya A.40 B.45 C.43 D.53Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: ¢ Problem on Age Question 12 Detailed Solution Given: 3 years ago, ratio of Maya's and Shika’s age was = 5:9 Calculation: 3 years ago, ratio of Maya's and Shika's age was = 5x: 9x According to the question (x +8) / (x +8) = 3/5 5 x (5x +8) =3x (x+8) = 27K - 25x = 40-24 3 2x= 16 =x = 16/2 =x=8 3 years ago age of Maya = 5 x 8= 40 Present age of Maya = 40 + 3 = 43 years the correct answer is 43 years. India’s #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation eed Dag resieacos Etetyc a) Cee cetteDownload App Question 13 View this Question Online > The average age of the family of 4 members is 38 years. If the age of the youngest member is 20 years, then find the average age of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member. : 1, 17 years 2. 19 years 3. 18 years ~... 5. 20 years Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: 18 years Problem on Age Question 13 Detailed Solution Given: The average age of a family of 4 members is 38 years The youngest member is 20 years Formula used: Average = Sum of Observation/Total number of observation Calculation: Total age of the family =938 x 4= 152 years Age before 20 years 3152-204 ~a = 152-80=72The average age of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member is = 72/4 = 18 years. = The average age of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member is 18 years. A If there is a newborn member in the family and the average age is calculated for that family at the time of birth or after the birth then the baby is considered as a member in the calculation. take Points eRe een ete Renae Pott Start Complete Exam Preparation Practice Pca Doreen Creer aa eee Download App Question 14 View this Question Online > The ratio of the ages of A, B and C, 5 years ago, was 4:5: 7. The sum of their present ages is 135 years. What will be the sum of the ages (in years) of B and C, 3 years from now? 1. 100 3. 106 ® Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: 106Given: The ratio of the ages of A, B and C, 5 years ago, was 4:5: 7. The sum of their present ages is 135 years. Concept used: Total = Average x Number of entities Calculation: Let the common ratio be Q. So, 5 years ago, the ages of A, B, and C are 4Q, 5Q, and 7Q respectively. Now, their present ages are (4Q + 5}, (5Q + 5), and (7Q + 5) respectively. According to the question, (40 +5) + GQ+5)+(7Q+5) = 135 160 +15= 135 = 16Q = 135-15 ~ = 16Q = 120 =Q=75 The present age of B = (5 x 7.5 + 5) = 42.5 years The present age of C = (7 x 7.5 + 5) = 57.5 years Now, the sum of the ages of 8 and C, 3 years from now = (425 + 3) + 67.5 +3) = 106 years 106 years will be the sum of the ages of B and C, 3 years from now. Teese ro Rec Dan cesta: Start Complete Exam Preparation Pen ened Mock Tests Cae Hester Feri Download App‘Question 15 View this Question Online > The ratio of present ages of A and B is 7 : 8. After 6 ye ow, the ratio of their ages will be 8: 9. If C's present age is 10 years moty ‘he present age of A, then the present age (in years) of Cis: e Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: 52 Problem on Age Question 15 Detailed Solution Given: Ratio of present ages of A and B= 7:8 C=A+ 10 years Calculation: Let present ages of A and B be 7x, &« (7x + 6)/(8x + 6) = 8/9 = 63x + 54 = 64x + 48 o® = 64x - 63x = 54-48 oS \ Present age of C=7 x 6+ 10 0° 42+ 10 XO = 52years & = The present age of C is 52 years. ko © Shorteut Trick Ratio Comparison MethodPresent age of C=7 x 6+ 10 342+ 10 = S2years +. The present age of Cis 52 years.