Multiple choice

The age of Sachin is 4 times that of his son. Five years ago Sachin was nine times as old as his son was at that time. The present age of Sachin is-

  1. 25 years

  2. 36 years

  3. 32 years

  4. 48 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let son's present age = x. Then Sachin's present age = 4x. Five years ago: son's age = x-5, Sachin's age = 4x-5. Given: 4x-5 = 9(x-5). Solving: 4x-5 = 9x-45, so 5x = 40, x = 8. Sachin's age = 4 × 8 = 32 years.

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