Arithmetic Ability
Problems on Ages

4 / 93

Q.

Sweety is 54 years old and her mother is 80. How many years ago was Sweety's mother three times her age?

View Answer

Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Given P = 54 and M = 80 According to the question, Let ‘A’ years ago, M = 3P => M - A/P - A = 3 => 80 - A = 3(54 - A) => 80 - A = 162 - 3A => 2A = 82 => A = 41 Therefore, A = 41 years ago Sweety’s mother was 3 times of Sweety’s age. Hence, at the age S = 13 and M = 39.
4 / 93