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1. The present age of son is half of the present age of his mother. Ten years ago, his mother's age was thrice the age of her son . What is the present age of the son?

  • A. 25 years
  • B. 25 years
  • C. 25 years
  • D. 25 years

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Let, present age of son be 'x'

" " " mother be '2x'

So, 10 years ago, age of son was 'x - 10'

" " " " mother was '2x - 10'

ATQ,

2x - 10 = 3(x - 10)

= > 3x - 2x = 30 - 10

∴x = 20 Ans.


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