Multiple choice

10 years ago, Hema's age was twice the Geeta's age. If after 10 years Hema will be 40 years old, what is Geeta's present age?

  1. 25 yr

  2. 20 yr

  3. 15 yr

  4. 35 yr

  5. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

After 10 years, Hema will be 40, so her present age is 30. Ten years ago, Hema was 20 (30-10). At that time, 20 = 2 × Geeta's age, so Geeta was 10. Geeta's present age = 10 + 10 = 20 years.