Problems on Ages · Question 24 · Medium
Problems on Ages question 24
Sohan was born when his father was 28 years old. His sister, who is 4 years younger than Sohan, was born when their mother was 26. If the sister is 10 years old now, what is the difference between the parents' ages?
- 2 years
- 4 years
- 10 years
- 6 years
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. 6 years
Explanation: Sohan is 14, so the father is 14 + 28 = 42. The mother is 10 + 26 = 36. Difference = 6 years.
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