Question : Directions: The present ages of father and son are in the ratio of 5:1, respectively. Seven years later this ratio becomes 3:1. What is the son's present age in years?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 5
New: SSC CHSL Tier 2 answer key released | SSC CHSL 2024 Notification PDF
Recommended: How to crack SSC CHSL | SSC CHSL exam guide
Don't Miss: Month-wise Current Affairs | Upcoming government exams
Correct Answer: 7
Solution :
Given:
The ratio of the present age of father and son = 5:1
The ratio of age of father and son, seven years later = 3:1
Let the present age the father and son be 5x, x.
So, seven years later their ages will be→(5x + 7), (x + 7)
According to the question,
⇒ (5x + 7)/(x + 7) = 3/1
⇒ 5x + 7 = 3(x + 7)
⇒ 5x + 7 = 3x + 21
⇒ 5x – 3x = 21 – 7
⇒ 2x = 14
⇒ x = 7
Therefore, the son's present age is x = 7 × 1 = 7 years. Hence, the second option is correct.
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Combined High ...
Result | Eligibility | Application | Admit Card | Answer Key | Preparation Tips | Cutoff
Get Updates Brochure
Your Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.
