Question

The ratio of present ages of P and Q is 1: 3. The present age of P is 3 times the present age of R. Sum of the present age of P, Q and R is 65 years. Find the present age of Q?

• A. 45
• B. 42
• C. 40
• D. 39

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 45

The ratio of present ages of P and Q = 1: 3 (x, 3x) P = 3R R = x/3 P + Q + R = 65 x + 3x + (x/3) = 65 13x/3 = 65 13x = 65*3 x = 15 Present age of Q = 3x = 45 years