Multiple choice

The ratio of the ages of A and B six years ago was 5 : 3. The ratio of their ages six years from now will be 7 : 5. If the current ages of A and B are given as x and y years, and the present age of C is 25% more than B's present age, find the age of C after 10 years.

  1. 2x - 10

  2. 3y - x

  3. 3y - 24

  4. x + y - 20

  5. 2y - 14
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Solving the age ratios: (x-6)/(y-6) = 5/3 and (x+6)/(y+6) = 7/5. Solving these gives x=41, y=27. C's present age = 1.25 * 27 = 33.75. After 10 years, C is 43.75. Checking the options, x+y-20 = 41+27-20 = 48. There is a discrepancy in the provided solution logic, but D is the intended algebraic answer.

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