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 A. 30,10 B. 20,20 C. 25,15 D. 20,10 Answer Workspace Report Discuss Answer with explanation Answer: Option A Explanation 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 Workspace
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