QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE - PROBLEMS ON AGES SET 02

 PROBLEMS ON AGES SET 02

1. The present ages of three persons in proportions 4 : 7 : 9. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years).
A.8, 20, 28        B.16, 28, 36        C.20, 35, 45        D.None of these
 

2. Ayesha's father was 38 years of age when she was born while her mother was 36 years old when her brother four years younger to her was born. What is the difference between the ages of her parents?
A.2 years            B.4 years        C.6 years        D.8 years
 

3.A person's present age is two-fifth of the age of his mother. After 8 years, he will be one-half of the age of his mother. How old is the mother at present?
A.32 years        B.36 years        C.40 years        D.48 years
 

4. Q is as much younger than R as he is older than T. If the sum of the ages of R and T is 50 years, what is definitely the difference between R and Q's age?
A.1 year        B.2 years        C.25 years        D. Data inadequate
E. None of these
 

5.The age of father 10 years ago was thrice the age of his son. Ten years hence, father's age will be twice that of his son. The ratio of their present ages is:
A.5 : 2            B.7 : 3            C.9 : 2            D.13 : 4
 

6.At present, the ratio between the ages of Amit and Dhiraj is 5 : 4. After 6 years, Amit’s age will be 26 years. What is the age of Dhiraj at present?
a. 12 years        b. 16 years        c. 19 ½ years        d. 21 years
 

7. Find Nikhil's present age, if
I. Five years ago, Nikhil's age was double that of his daughter's age at that time.
II. Present ages of Nikhil and his daughter are in the ratio of 11:6 respectively
III. Five years hence, the respective ratio of Nikhil's age and his daughter age will become 12:7
a. Only I and II                b. Only II and III            c. Only I and III
d. Any two of the three
 

8.  The combined age of husband and wife on their 20th wedding anniversary was twice than it was at the time of wedding. If the husband is 3 years older than his wife. How old was he at the time of his marriage?
a. 29 years        b. 38.5 years        c. 21.5 years        d. 32 years
e. None of these
 

9.   The average age of 19 boys and the class teacher is 16 years. If the ages of the class teacher and one of the boys are excluded, the average age reduces to 15 years. What is the age of the class teacher?
a. 40 years        b. 36 years        c. 31 years        d. Data Inadequate
 

10.   Neha's mother was four times her age 12 years ago. She will be twice as old as Neha 12 years from now. What is the present age of Neha's mother?
a. 49 years        b. 57 years        c. 60 years        d. 65 years
e. None of these

Answer Keys:
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. D
10. C