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Quantitative Aptitude (MTS) Problems based on Ages

The ratio of the present ages of Smithers and Homer is 3 : 5. After 7 years, Homer's age will be 42 years. What will be Smithers'

age after 8 years?

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SSC MTS 6th July 2022 Shift-2

23 years

22 years

29 years

31 years

- The given ratio of Smithers' and Homer's present ages is 3:5.

- Let Smithers' current age be 3x, and Homer's current age be 5x.

- It is stated that in 7 years, Homer's age will be 42 years.

- Therefore, 5x + 7 = 42.

- Solving for x gives x = 7.

- Homer's current age: 5x = 5 * 7 = 35 years.

- Smithers' current age: 3x = 3 * 7 = 21 years.

- After 8 years, Smithers' age will be 21 + 8 = 29 years.

- Option 3: 29 years is the correct answer.

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