Question

The ratio of present age of P to Q is 3: 5 and that of P to R is 3 : 7. Five years hence, the sum of the ages of P, Q and R will be 75 years. What is the present age of P?

• A. 22 years
• B. 12 years
• C. 16 years
• D. 20 years

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 12 years

The ratio of present age of P to Q = 3: 5 The ratio of present age of P to R = 3: 7 The ratio of present age of P, Q and R = 3: 5: 7 3x + 5x + 7x + 15 = 75 15x = 60 X = 4 The present age of P = 3x = 12 years