Question 73

The ratio of the present ages of a mother and a son is 4: 1. Fourteen years from now, the ratio of their ages will be 2 : 1 The present age (in years) of mother is:

Solution

Mother Son

Present 4p 1p

After 14 years 4p+14 1p+14

Given $$\ \frac{\ 4p+14}{1p+14}=\ \frac{\ 2}{1}$$

4p+14 = 2p +28

2p = 14

p = 7

Present Age of Mother = 4p = 4 x 7 = 28 years

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