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The average of the ages of man and his daughter is 34 years. If the respective ratio of their ages four years ago from now is 14:5, what is the daughter’s present age?

(a)

10 yrs.

(b)

12 yrs.

(c)

18 yrs.

(d)

None of these



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The average of the ages of man and his daughter is 34 years. If the respective ratio of their ages four years ago from now is 14:5, what is the daughter’s present age?

(a)

10 yrs.

(b)

12 yrs.

(c)

18 yrs.

(d)

None of these

1 Answer
127 votes
Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

Average age of man and his daughter = 34 yrs.

Their total age =  = 68 yrs.

Let man’s age be  yrs. Then, daughter’s age = () yrs.

 

 Daughter’s present age =  yrs.

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