If 10 years are subtracted from the present age of Mr. Roy and the remainder divided by 14, then you would… · ABC26GN1843
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Problems on Ages
If 10 years are subtracted from the present age of Mr. Roy and the remainder divided by 14, then you would get the present age of his grandson Sachin. If Sachin is 9 years younger to Saloni whose age is 14 years, then what is the present age of Mr. Roy?
(a)60 years
(b)70 years
(c)74 years
(d)80 years
(e)None of these
Answer
Answer (as printed): D
Explanation
Saloni’s age = 14 years ⇒ Sachin’s age = (14 – 9) years = 5 years. Let the present age of Mr. Roy be x years. x − 10 = 5 ⇒ x − 10 = 70 ⇒ x = 80 years. 14 273
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.