Arithmetic Ability
Problems on Ages

27 / 93

Q.

Ten years ago, Karan was thrice as old as Shiva was but 10 years hence, he will be only twice as old. Find Shiva’s present age ?

View Answer

Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Let Karan’s present age be x years and Shiva’s present age be y years. Then, according to the first condition, x - 10 = 3(y - 10) or x - 3y = - 20 ..(1) Now, Karan’s age after 10 years = (x + 10) years Shiva’s age after 10 years = (y + 10) (x + 10) = 2 (y + 10) or x - 2y = 10 ..(2) Solving (1) and (2), we get x = 70 and y = 30 Karan’s age = 70 years and Shiva’s age = 30 years.
27 / 93