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Ram is 4 times his son’s age today. Five years hence, Ram will be thrice his son’s age. Find their current ages.
- A60, 15
- B40, 10
- C20, 5
- D32, 8
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Let current age of Ram’s son be x years
⇒ Ram’s current age = 4x
According to question, after 5 years,
⇒ (4x + 5) = 3(x + 5)
⇒ 4x + 5 = 3x + 15
⇒ x = 10
⇒ Current age of Ram’s son = 10 years
⇒ Current age of Ram = 4x = 40 years
⇒ Ram’s current age = 4x
According to question, after 5 years,
⇒ (4x + 5) = 3(x + 5)
⇒ 4x + 5 = 3x + 15
⇒ x = 10
⇒ Current age of Ram’s son = 10 years
⇒ Current age of Ram = 4x = 40 years