Simran's father was 23.5 years of age when she was born while her mother was 26.5 years old when her

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06 May 2020 Age

Simran's father was 23.5 years of age when she was born while her mother was 26.5 years old when her brother eight years younger to her was born. What is the difference between the ages of her parents?

OPtion

1) 0
2) 5
3) 9
4) 3
5) 4
6) 1
7) 6
8) 7
9) 8
10) None of these

Solution

Age of Simran's father when she was born = 23.5

Age of Simran's mother when Simran was born = 26.5 −8 = 18.5

Required difference of age = 23.5 - 18.5 = 5 years

Correct Option: 2 Best Solution (4)