The sum of the ages of Jayant, Prem and Paras is 93 years. Ten years ago, the ratio of their ages was 2 : 3… · ABC26GN1833

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Problems on Ages

The sum of the ages of Jayant, Prem and Paras is 93 years. Ten years ago, the ratio of their ages was 2 : 3 : 4. What is the present age of Paras?

(a)24 years

(b)28 years

(c)32 years

(d)34 years

(e)38 years

Answer

Answer (as printed): E

Explanation

Let their ages 10 years ago be $2 x$ years, $3 x$ years and $4 x$ years respectively. Then, $(2 x+10)+(3 x+10)+(4 x+10)=93$ $\Rightarrow 9 x+30=93$

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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