Question

Jaya is 36 years old and her son Bharat is 11 years old. In how many years will Jaya be twice as Bharat's age?
1. 12
2. 14
3. 16
4. 18

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 14

Given:

Age of Jaya = 36 years

Age of Bharat = 11 years

Calculation:

Let the number of years after which Jaya's age will be twice as Bharat's age be a years.

According to question

⇒ (36 + a) = 2(11 + a)

⇒ 36 + a = 22 + 2a

⇒ a = 14

∴ In 14 years, Jaya will be twice as Bharat's age.