SSC Sample Paper SSC-CGL TIER - I Sample Test Paper-6

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    At present A is 3 years older than B. 7 years later the age of A will be \[2\frac{1}{2}\] times the age of B five years ago. What wall be the age of A 3 years later?

    A) 15                                

    B) 21

    C) 8                                 

    D) 25

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Let Present age of B = x years Present age of\[A=(x+3)\] years Age of A 7 years later\[=(x+10)\] years Age of B 5 years ago\[=(x-5)\] years By question - \[x+10=\frac{5}{2}(~x-5)\Rightarrow x-15\] Age of A 3 year later = (x + 3) + 3 (15 + 3) + 3 years = 21 years


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