Question

Ram is 55 yearsold and som is 25 years old. How many years ago was Ram three times as old as Som?

• A. 7 years
• B. 10 years
• C. 15 years
• D. 5 years

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 10 years

R = 55 S = 25 (55-x)=3(25-x) 55-x=75-3x 2x=20 x =10 years.