wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
323
You visited us 323 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The ratio of father's age to that of his son is equal to the ratio of the mother's age to that of daughter. If the ages of mother, son and daughter be 48, 24, 18 years respectively, then the age of father is ______ .

A
54 years
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
60 years
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
64 years
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
50 years
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A 64 years
The ages of mother , son and daughter be 48 , 24 , 18 years respectively
Let age of father's age be xyears.
It is given, FathersageSonsage=MothersageDaughtersage
x24=4818

x=4818×24

x=64years.
The age of father is 64years.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Equivalent Ratios
MATHEMATICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon