Five years ago, the age of Arun was 4 times the age of Sarmi after 10 years, Arun will be twice as old as Sarmi. Find the Present ages of Arun and sarmi?
a) 30 years, 10.5 years
b) 32 years, 11.5 years
c) 34 years, 14.5 years
d) 35 years, 12.5 years
e) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

Five years ago,
x – 5/y – 5 = 4/1
x – 4y = – 15 —-(i)
After 10 years,
x + 10/y + 10 = 2/1
x – 2y = 10 —–(ii)
From eqn (i) and (ii) => x = 35, y = 12.5
Answer: d)

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