SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 100

SSC CHSL - 3rd July 2019 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q100

The total age of a mother and her son is 60 years. The difference between their ages is 30 years. Find out the age of the mother.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 45 years

Understanding Application

Given:

The total age of a mother and her son is 60 years.

The difference between their ages is 30 years.

Suppose age of mother is M and that of son is S

M + S = 60

M – S = 30

Adding:

2M = 90

M = 45

Hence, age of mother is 45 years.