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Age · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 46 of 52

Age: The ratio of ages of two students is 3 : 2. One is older to the other by 5 years. What is the age of the younger student ?

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Topic
Age
Subject
Mathematics
Difficulty
Difficult
Solve Time
45-60 sec

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The ratio of ages of two students is 3 : 2. One is older to the other by 5 years. What is the age of the younger student ?

TopicAge
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyDifficult
Marking+1 / −0.33
From TestChapter Test 1 (Chapter Test)
Test Duration30 min

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Final Answer: Option B - 10 years
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