Six years ago Anita was P times as old as Ben was. If Anita is now 17 years old, how old is Ben now in terms of P?

Six years ago Anita was P times as old as Ben was. If Anita is now 17 years old, how old is Ben now in terms of P?

A 11/P + 6

B P/11 +6

C 17 - P/6

D 17/P

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

Let ,

Ben’s age now be B

Anita’s age now is A (A is 17)

ACQ ,

(A - 6) = P(B - 6)

or , 11 = P(B - 6)

or , 11/P = B-6

∴ B = (11/P) + 6