Ratio And Proportion Ques 11

Question-

The respective ratio between present age of Manoj and Wasim is $3: 11$. Wasim is 12 years younger than Rehana. Rehana’s age after 7 years will be 85 years. What is the present age of Manoj’s father who is 25 years older than Manoj?

(1) 43 years

(2) 67 years

(3) 45 years

(4) 69 years

(5) None of these

(Indian Overseas Bank PO Exam. 22.05.2011)

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Correct Answer: (1)

Solution: (1)

Rehana’s present age $=85-7=78$ years

Wasim’s present age $=78-12=66$ years

$\therefore$ Manoj’s present age $=\frac{3}{11} \times 66=18$ years

$\therefore$ Manoj’s father’s present age $=25+18=43$ years