Multiple choice

The respective ratio between present age of P and Q is 3: 11. Q is 12 years younger to R. R’s age after 7 years will be 85 years. What is the present age of P’s father who is 25 years older than P?

  1. 43 years

  2. 67 years

  3. 45 years

  4. 69 years

  5. 65 years
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Explanation

R's age after 7 years = 85, so R's present age = 85 - 7 = 78. Q is 12 years younger than R, so Q = 78 - 12 = 66. P:Q ratio is 3:11, so P = (3/11) × 66 = 18. P's father is 25 years older than P, so father's age = 18 + 25 = 43 years.

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