Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 53

The difference between age of Sunita and Sheela is 12 years. If 9 years ago, elder's age was 4 times of younger's age, then what are their present age? A. 11 and 23 B. 15 and 27 C. 13 and 25 D. 23 and 35

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

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Answer: (C) C

Explanation

Let the younger be x and the elder x + 12. Nine years ago: x + 3 = 4(x − 9), so x = 13. Their ages are 13 and 25.