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Topic

Age problems

Asked 2 times in EPFO, peaking in 2020.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2020–2020
Span
2020
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in EPFO — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2020
  • Recurs across 1 years (2020–2020)

Across exams

EPFO · 2

How the concept evolved

220
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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EPFO2020
'M' is 60 years old. 'R' is 5 years junior to 'M' and 4 years senior to 'V'. The youngest brother of 'V' is 'B' and he is 6 years junior to 'V'. What is the age difference between 'M' and 'B' ?
  1. A 18 years
  2. B 15 years ✓
  3. C 13 years
  4. D 11 years
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Logical Reasoning & DI › Analytical Reasoning
EPFO2020
The average age of a husband and his wife was 23 years when they were married 5 years ago. The average age of the husband, the wife and their child is 20 years now. How old is the child now ?
  1. A 9 months
  2. B 1 year
  3. C 3 years
  4. D 4 years ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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