Problems on Ages Practice Test 1 with solutions

Question : 38 of 40

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The difference between the present ages of P and Q is 4 years. The ratio of their ages after 5 years will be 9 : 8. The present age of P is:

Solution:

Let the present ages of P and Q be (x + 4) and x years;
then,

{x+4+5}/{x+5}

9/8

⇒ 8x + 72 = 9x + 45
∴ x = 27
Hence, present age of P = 27 + 4 = 31 years

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