Problems on Ages - Aptitude Questions and Answers Part 4

15. Consider the following:

i. David graduated 8 years ago.

ii. David's present age is6times his age at the time of graduation ceremony.
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iii. His sister was 10 years younger to him at that time.

Find her present age.


a. 32 years
b. 36 years
c. 38 years
d. 40 years

Answer: c. 38 years


16. While talking to her son, his mother says, "At the time of your birth, I was your present age." The mother is 38 years old. How old was the son 5 year back?

a. 14 years
b. 19 years
c. 33 years
d. 38 years

Answer: a. 14 years


17. Consider the following:

i. Arnab and Basu's present age ratio = 5:3
ii. Ratio of Arnab's age 4 years back and Basu's age 4 years hence = 1:1

Find the ratio of Arnab's age 4 years later and Basu's age 4 year's ago.


a. 2 : 1
b. 1 : 3
c. 3 : 1
d. 4 : 1

Answer: c. 3 : 1