Multiple choice

Nisha is 15 years elder to Romi. If 5 years ago, Nisha was 3 times as old as Romi, find Nisha’s present age.

  1. 32.5 years

  2. 27.5 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 24.9 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let Romi's present age be x years. Then Nisha's present age is (x+15) years. Five years ago: Romi was (x-5) and Nisha was (x+10). Given (x+10)=3(x-5), solving gives x=12.5. Nisha's present age = 12.5+15=27.5 years.

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