Question

A man divided an amount between his sons in the ratio of their ages. The sons received Rs. 54000 and Rs. 48000. If one son is 5 years older than the other, find the age of the younger son.

• A. 36 years
• B. 40 years
• C. 48 years
• D. 54 years

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 40 years

Let the son’s ages be ‘x’ years and ‘y’ years ⇒ x = y + 5 Ratio of their shares = ratio of their ages ⇒ 54000 ∶ 48000 = x ∶ y ⇒ 9 ∶ 8 = (y + 5) ∶ y ⇒ 9y = 8y + 40 ⇒ y = 40