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Problems Based on Ages Tips and Tricks for Government Exams

Problems Based on Ages Tips and Tricks for Government Exams

Formula

  • If you are assuming the current age to be x, then the age after n years will be (x+n) years.
  • If you are assuming the current age to be x, then the age before n years will be (x-n) years.
  • If the age is given in the form of a ratio, for example, p:q, then the age shall be considered as qx and px
  • If you are assuming the current age to be x, then n times the current age will be (x×n) years
  • If you are assuming the current age to be x, then 1/n of the age shall be equal to (x/n) years

Tips 

  • The most important thing is to read the question carefully and gradually form the equation which shall help you answer the question.
  • Basic things like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division will help a candidate reach the answer and no complicated calculations are required to answer such questions.
  • Arrange the values given by placing them correctly in an equation by giving variables to the unknown values
  • Once the equation has been formed, solve the equation to find the answer.
  • The final step is to recheck the answer obtained by placing it in the equation formed to ensure that no error has been made while calculating.

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The ratio of the ages of priya and riya is 2:5. After 8 years, their ages will be in the ratio of 2:3. Then the sum of their present ages

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The sum of the age of mother and daughter is 100 years. 5 years ago their age were in the ratio of 2:1. The ratio of the age of daughter and mother after 10 years

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If 6 is subtracted from the present age of neha and the remainder is divided by 6, then the present age of mia is obtained. If Mia is 4 years younger to raj whose age is 12 years, then find the age of neha

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