Multiple choice

Anushka’s present age is 4 times of Madhu’s age and 3/4 of Vishal’s age. The sum of their present ages is 155 years. What is the difference between the present age of Anuska and present age of Vishal?

  1. 12 years

  2. 15 years

  3. 16 years

  4. 18 years

  5. 20 years
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Let Madhu's age = x. Then Anushka = 4x, and 4x = 3/4(Vishal), so Vishal = 16x/3. Sum: x + 4x + 16x/3 = 155. Multiply by 3: 3x + 12x + 16x = 465, so 31x = 465, x = 15. Anushka = 60, Vishal = 80. Difference = 80 - 60 = 20 years. Option E matches.

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