Ages related by ratios at two different times: form two equations
This type of question, asked 3 times: CDS 2 2017, CDS 1 2019, CDS 2 2021. All 3 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
CDS 2 2017
29Five years ago, Ram was three times as old as Shyam. Four years from now, Ram will be only twice as old as Shyam. What is the present age of Ram ?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
CDS 1 2019
73Radha and Rani are sisters. Five years back, the age of Radha was three times that of Rani, but one year back the age of Radha was two times that of Rani. What is the age difference between them ?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
CDS 2 2021
34The present age of a father is equal to sum of the ages of his 4 children. After ten years the sum of the ages of the children will be 1.6 times the age of their father. What is the present age of father ?Tap an option to check your answer.