Multiple choice

The sum of age of P and Q, 8 years ago is 80 years. Q’s age 14 years ago is equal to the present age of P. Then find age of P after 4 years?

  1. 42 years

  2. 45 years

  3. 46 years

  4. 48 years

  5. 50 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let present ages be P and Q. From 'sum of ages 8 years ago is 80': (P-8)+(Q-8)=80 → P+Q=96. From 'Q's age 14 years ago equals P's present age': Q-14=P → Q=P+14. Substituting: P+(P+14)=96 → 2P=82 → P=41. After 4 years, P will be 41+4=45 years. Option C (46) forgets to add 4 to the current age.

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