Arun and Barun's Age Ratio
CAT 2017 Slot 1 · Quantitative Ability · Easy · Percentages
This is an easy Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2017 Slot 1 paper. It tests Percentages. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
Arun's present age in years is of Barun's. In another few years, Arun's age will be half of Barun's. By what percentage will Barun's age increase during this period?
Answer
20
Explanation
Let Barun's present age be . Then Arun's present age is . Let years pass. Arun's age = , Barun's age = . Given: . Barun's age increases from to , which is an increase of .
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