Question

Ratio of present age of Ranjan and Sanjay is 3 : 2. Sanjay's age 8 years hence will be equal to Ranjan's age 8 years ago. If Irfan is 12 years older than Sanjay, What is the present age of Irfan ?

• A. 60
• B. 44
• C. 42
• D. 32

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 44

Let the present age of Ranjan and Sanjay be 3x and 2x respectively 3x – 8 = 2x + 8 x = 16 Ranjan age = 3 × 16 = 48 years Sanjay age = 2 × 16 = 32 years Present age of Irfan = 12 years older than Sanjay = (12 + 32) years = 44 years