Question

The present age of Ragu’s father is 5 times Ragu’s present age. Five years back, Ragu’s father was nine times as old as Ragu was at that time. What is the present age of Ragu’s father?

• A. 35 years
• B. 40 years
• C. 45 years
• D. 50 years

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 50 years

Let the present age of Ragu be 'x' Present age of Ragu’s father= 5x Now 5 yrs ago, Ragu’s father’s age= 9 * Ragu age = > 5x-5=9(x-5) = > x= 10 Ragu’s Father’s age = 5*10= 50 years.