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16. After five years the age of a father will be thrice the age of his son, whereas five years ago he was seven times as old as his son was. What is father�s present age?
A. 35 years
B. 40 years
C. 45 years
D. 50 years
Explanation: ANSWER : 40 years
17. The age of a father 10 years ago was thrice the age of his son. Ten years hence the father�s age wil be twice that of his son. The ratio of their present ages is:
A. 8:5
B. 7:3
C. 5:2
D. 9:5
Explanation: ANSWER : 7:3
18. The sum of the ages of a son and father is 56 years. After four years the ge of the father will be these times that of son. Their ages respectively are:
A. 12 years 44 years
B. 16 years 42 years
C. 16 years, 48 years
D. 18 years, 36 years
Explanation: ANSWER : 12 years, 44 years
19. One year ago the ratio between Samir and Ashok�s age was 4:3. One year henece the ratio of their age will be 5:4 What is the sum of their present ages in years?
A. 12 years
B. 15 years
C. 16 years
D. cannot be determined
Explanation: ANSWER : 16 years
20. Pushpa is twice as old as Rita was tow years ago. If the difference between their ages be 2 years how old is Pushba today?
A. 6 years
B. 8 years
C. 10 years
D. 12 years
Explanation: ANSWER : 8 years