Quantitative Aptitude Ques 423

Question: The respective ratio between the present ages of son, mother, father and grandfather is 2: 7: 8: 12. The average age of son and mother is 27 yr. What will be mother’s age after 7 yr?

Options:

A) 40 yr

B) 48 yr

C) 41 yr

D) 49 yr

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Total age of son and mother, $ 2x+7x=2\times 27 $ $ 9x=54 $
    $ \Rightarrow , $ $ x=6 $

$ \therefore $ Mother’s age after 7 yr $ =7\times x+7=7\times 6+7=49,yr $