6 years ago, the average of Pawan and Ravi was 30. The average age Pawan, Ravi and Ranjan is 30. Age

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07 Jun 2021 Age

6 years ago, the average of Pawan and Ravi was 30. The average age Pawan, Ravi and Ranjan is 30. Age of Ranjan after 6 years will be.

OPtion

1) 15
2) 20
3) 40
4) 30
5) 22
6) 23
7) 24
8) 28
9) 26
10) None of the above

Solution

Sum of present age of Pawan and Ravi = 2x30 + 2x6 = 72
As average of Pawan, Ravi and Ranjan is 30 today.
so total age of Pawan, Ravi and Ranjan = 3x30 = 90
So, Ranjan’s age as today = 90 – 72 = 18
Hence age of Ranjan’s after 6 year will be = 18 + 6
= 24 years

Correct Option: 7 Best Solution (3)