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A ratio of the ages of Mother and son at present is 3:1. After 5 years the ratio will become 5:2. The present age of the son is?

A15 years

B18 years

C19 years

D23 years

Answer:

A. 15 years

Read Explanation:

The present age be 3x and 1x. After 5 years their ages be 3x + 5 and 1x + 5 (3x+ 5)/(x+5)=5/2 6x + 10 = 5x + 25 x = 15 Age of son is 15 years


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