arrow
arrow
arrow
The difference between the square of the present ages of P and Q is 25 and the average of their present ages is 12.5 years (consider age of P is more
Question



The difference between the square of the present ages of P and Q is 25 and the average of their present ages is 12.5 years (consider age of P is more than Q). after how many years the ratio of ages of P and Q will be 15:14?

A.

4 years

B.

1 years

C.

2 years

D.

6 years

Correct option is C

Let the present ages of P and Q be x and y respectively, where x>y.According to the question:x2y2=25(xy)(x+y)=25The average of their present ages is 12.5 years:x+y2=12.5=>x+y=25Now substitute x+y=25 into the equation:(xy)(25)=25=>xy=1Now we have a system of equations:1.x+y=252.xy=1Add the two equations:(x+y)+(xy)=25+12x=26=>x=13Substitute x=13 into x+y=25:13+y=25=>y=12Let the number of years be n.New ages: 13+n and 12+nGiven: 13+n12+n=1514Cross-multiplying to solve for n:14(13+n)=15(12+n)182+14n=180+15n182180=15n14n2=n\text{Let the present ages of P and Q be } x \text{ and } y \text{ respectively, where } x > y. \\[5pt]\textbf{According to the question:} \\x^2 - y^2 = 25 \\(x - y)(x + y) = 25 \\[5pt]\text{The average of their present ages is } 12.5 \text{ years:} \\\frac{x + y}{2} = 12.5 \Rightarrow x + y = 25 \\[10pt]\text{Now substitute } x + y = 25 \text{ into the equation:} \\(x - y)(25) = 25 \Rightarrow x - y = 1 \\[10pt]\text{Now we have a system of equations:} \\1. x + y = 25 \\2. x - y = 1 \\[10pt]\text{Add the two equations:} \\(x + y) + (x - y) = 25 + 1 \\2x = 26 \Rightarrow x = 13 \\[5pt]\text{Substitute } x = 13 \text{ into } x + y = 25: \\13 + y = 25 \Rightarrow y = 12 \\[10pt]\text{Let the number of years be } n. \\[5pt]\text{New ages: } 13 + n \text{ and } 12 + n \\[5pt]\text{Given: } \frac{13 + n}{12 + n} = \frac{15}{14} \\[10pt]\textbf{Cross-multiplying to solve for } n: \\14(13 + n) = 15(12 + n) \\182 + 14n = 180 + 15n \\182 - 180 = 15n - 14n \\2 = n​​

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

DSSSB PRT Full Mock - 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon200 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon200 Marks
  • timerIcon120 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Educational Psychology & Pedagogy - 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon20 Marks
  • timerIcon15 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

DSSSB PRT PYP Held on 7th March 2022 Shift 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon200 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon200 Marks
  • timerIcon120 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘DSSSB PGT’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
368k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow