Multiple choice

If 10 years are subtracted from the present age of Shyam and the remainder is divided by 7, then the present age of his grandson Sangram is obtained. If Sangram is 2 years older to Avinash whose age is 7 years, then what is Shyam’s present age?

  1. 45

  2. 78

  3. 53

  4. 73

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sangram's age is derived from Avinash's age of 7 years plus 2 years, giving Sangram's age as 9 years. Shyam's age satisfies the equation (S-10)/7 = 9, which gives S-10 = 63, so Shyam's present age is 73 years. This is verified by option D.

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