The difference between the ages of two persons is 10 years. Fifteen years ago, the elder was twice as the younger one. The present age of elder person is
a)
55 years
b)
45 years
c)
35 years
d)
25 years
The difference between the ages of two persons is 10 years. Fifteen years ago, the elder was twice as the younger one. The present age of elder person is
a)
55 years
b)
45 years
c)
35 years
d)
25 years
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The difference between the ages of two persons is 10 years. Fifteen years ago, the elder was twice as the younger one. The present age of elder person is
a)
55 years
b)
45 years
c)
35 years
d)
25 years
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The difference between the ages of two persons is 10 years. Fifteen years ago, the elder was twice as the younger one. The present age of elder person is |
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a) |
55 years |
b) |
45 years |
c) |
35 years |
d) |
25 years |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -
Let their ages be 
years and 
years respectively (younger and elder) then 
(age of younger)
∴ Age of elder=
years.
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