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Problems on Ages question 25
The sum of the present ages of Leela and her son is 56 years. Four years from now, their ages will be in the ratio 5 : 3. What is Leela's present age?
- 36 years
- 35 years
- 40 years
- 32 years
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 36 years
Explanation: Let the son be S, so Leela is 56 − S. 3(60 − S) = 5(S + 4) gives 180 − 3S = 5S + 20, so S = 20 and Leela = 36 years.
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