Paper I · 16 Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation · 16.4 Ratio, ages, averages and mixtures

16.4.3 Problems on ages

Age problems turn words into one or two linear equations; the key fact is that the difference between two people's ages never changes, while their ratio does.

  • TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Paper I
  • Standard level
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Key terms

  • ages
  • present age
  • years ago
  • years hence
  • age ratio
  • constant difference
  • linear equations
  • children at equal intervals

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