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  • Question

  • Ashok's mother was 3 times as old as Ashok 5 years ago. After 5 years she will be twice as old as Ashok. How old is Ashok today?


  • Options
  • A. 10 years
  • B. 15 years
  • C. 20 years
  • D. 25 years

  • Correct Answer
  • 15 years 

    Explanation

    Suppose the present age of Ashok is P years and that of his mother is Q years.
    5 years ago ,
    3 × ( age of Ashok - 5 ) = ( age of Ashok 's mother - 5 )
    3 ( P ? 5 ) = ( Q ? 5 )
    ? 3P ? 15 = Q ? 5
    ? 3P ? Q = 10 ....(i)
    5 years after,
    2 × ( age of Ashok + 5 ) = ( age of Ashok 's mother + 5 )
    2 ( P + 5 ) = ( Q + 5 )
    ? 2P + 10 = Q + 5
    ? 2P ? Q = ? 5 ....(ii)
    From equations (i) and (ii) , we get
    P = 15 years
    Hence , the present age of Ashok is 15 years .

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