Aptitude - Problems on Ages - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on Ages - Data Sufficiency 3 (Q.No. 2)
Directions to Solve

Each of these questions is followed by three statements. You have to study the question and all the three statements given to decide whether any information provided in the statement(s) is redundant and can be dispensed with while answering the given question.


2.

What is the difference between the present ages of Ayush and Deepak?

I. 

The ratio between Ayush's present age and his age after 8 years 4 : 5.

II. 

The ratio between the present ages of Ayush and Deepak is 4 : 3.

 III. 

The ratio between Deepak's present age and his age four years ago is 6 : 5.

Any two of I, II and III
I or III only
Any one of the three
All I, II and III are required
Even with all I, II and III, the answer cannot be obtained.
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Clearly, any two of the given statements will give the answer and in each case, the third is redundant.

Discussion:
11 comments Page 2 of 2.

Kalpna said:   1 decade ago
I think the correct answer to this question is "any one of the three" because e can get the answer by any two of the given statement and only one can be dispensed with.


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