Question
Mathematics Question on Problems on ages
Rajan got married 8 years ago. His present age is 56 times his age at the time of his marriage. Rajan's sister was 10 years younger to him at the time of his marriage. The age of Rajan's sister is
A
32 years
B
36 years
C
38 years
D
40 years
Answer
38 years
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(C): Let Rajan age when he was married be 5x years
Rajan present age =6x years
According to give problem :
5x+8=6x
x=8
Rajan sister's age at the time of his marriage = 5x−10=30years
∴Rajan sister's present age (8 years after marriage)=30+8=38years