Problems on Ages · Question 19 · Easy
Raj's age 15 years from now will be 5 times his age 5 years ago. What is Raj's present age?
- 10 years
- 8 years
- 12 years
- 15 years
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 10 years
Explanation: x + 15 = 5(x − 5) gives x + 15 = 5x − 25, so 4x = 40 and x = 10 years.
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