Multiple choice

Present age of Ram is 50% more than Sohan’s present age while 5 years ago Ram’s age was twice than that of Sohan’s age at that time. Five years hence, sum of ages of Sohan and Ram is equal to Veer’s age at that time, then find present age of Veer ?

  1. 45

  2. 30

  3. 55

  4. 29

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let Sohan's present age = S, then Ram's present age = 1.5S (50% more). Five years ago: Ram was 1.5S - 5 and Sohan was S - 5. Given: 1.5S - 5 = 2(S - 5). Solving: 1.5S - 5 = 2S - 10, so 0.5S = 5, S = 10. Then Ram = 15. Five years hence: Sohan = 15, Ram = 20, sum = 35 = Veer's age. Present Veer = 30.

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