College of Admission Tests Multan

Age Problems

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Question: 10

The ages of two persons differ by 20 years. If 5 years ago, the elder one be 5 times as old as the younger one, their present ages (in years) are respectively
  • 20, 20
  • 20, 10
  • 25, 15
  • 30, 10

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Correct Answer: D

Let their ages be x and (x + 20) years.

5 (x - 5) = (x + 20 - 5) or 4x = 40 or x = 10.

Their present ages are 30 years and 10 years