SBI PO 27 June 2015 Paper

Joe’s present age = x years(let)
∴ His father’s present age
=

7x

2

years
Joe’s borther’s age
= (x + 3) years
According to the question

7x 2

x+3

=

14

5

⇒

7x

2x+6

=

14

5

⇒ 35x = 28x + 84
⇒ 7x = 84
⇒ x =

84

7

= 12 years