Aptitude - Problems on Ages - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Problems on Ages - Data Sufficiency 2 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
Each of the questions given below consists of a question followed by three statements. You have to study the question and the statements and decide which of the statement(s) is/are necessary to answer the question.
1.
What is Arun's present age? | |
I. | Five years ago, Arun's age was double that of his son's age at that time. |
II. | Present ages of Arun and his son are in the ratio of 11 : 6 respectively. |
III. | Five years hence, the respective ratio of Arun's age and his son's age will become 12 : 7. |
Answer: Option
Explanation:
II. Let the present ages of Arun and his son be 11x and 6x years respectively.
I. 5 years ago, Arun's age = 2 x His son's age.
| III. 5 years hence, | Arun's Age | = | 12 |
| Son's age | 7 |
Clearly, any two of the above will give Arun's present age.
Correct answer is (D).
Discussion:
28 comments Page 3 of 3.
Bangari potla said:
5 years ago
What is the meaning of five years hence? Please tell me.
Aiswarya said:
4 years ago
5 years hence means after 5 years.
Am I right?
Am I right?
(10)
Anshu said:
1 decade ago
Please tell meaning of five year hence.
Surbhi said:
1 decade ago
What's the meaning of five years hence?
Bangari potla said:
5 years ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
(1)
Harsha said:
1 decade ago
5 years hence means- after 5 years.
Poornima said:
1 decade ago
Can someone explain this?
Hema said:
1 decade ago
Please explain briefly.
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