Multiple choice

The age of Aastha's mother is 4 times the age of Aastha. 5 years later, her mother's age will be 3 times that of Aastha's age. Find the present age of her mother.

  1. 35 years

  2. 25 years

  3. 40 years

  4. 45 years

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let Aastha's age be x. Then mother's age is 4x. After 5 years: (4x+5) = 3(x+5). Solving: 4x+5 = 3x+15, so x = 10. Mother's present age = 4x = 40 years.