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The average of the present ages of Sachin and Saurabh is 36 yr. If Sachin is 8 yr older than Saurabh, what is the Saurabh's present age?
A) 30 yr
B) 34 yr
C) 32 yr
D) 40 yr
Correct answer:
C) 32 yr
Description for Correct answer:
Total age of Sachin and Saurabh =36 x 2 = 72 yr
Let age of Saurabh = x yr
Then, age of Sachin = (x + 8) yr
According to the question,
x + x + 8 = 72
2x = 64
X = 32
Hence, Saurabh's present age = 32 yr
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