Question

Ramu’s father is thrice as old as Ramu. If father’s age is 45 years, then Ramu’s age is

• A. 45 years
• B. 30 years
• C. 15 years
• D. 10 years

Answer 1

The correct option is C

15 years

Let Ramu’s age be x and Ramu’s father’s age be 3x
3x = 45
$x=\frac{45}{3}=15$
$\therefore$ Ramu’s age = 15 yrs.