While discussing a story with his son, Laxman said, “I was one-third of your…
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While discussing a story with his son, Laxman said, “I was one-third of your present age when you were born”. If the present age of the Laxman is 48 years, find the present age of the Laxman’s son
Answer: D. 36 years — Explanation Present age of the Laxman’s son be P, Laxman was born P years ago. The age of the laxman was: (48 – P). Laxman’s age when his son was born should…
- A.
25.7 years
- B.
28 years
- C.
29.3 years
- D.
36 years
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Present age of the Laxman’s son be P, Laxman was born P years ago.
The age of the laxman was: (48 – P).
Laxman’s age when his son was born should be equal to 1/3 of P.
(48 – P) =1/3 P ⇒ P = 36
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