Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2068 NAT • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

The present ages of three persons are in the proportion 4:7:9. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. The present age of the eldest person in years is:

Answer Key:

36

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Present sum $= 56 + 3(8) = 80$. Ratio $= 4:7:9$, sum of ratio units $= 20$. Eldest age $= (9/20) \times 80 = 36$ years.
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