Multiple choice

Amit's age, 5 years hence, will be 8/5 times his age 7 years back. What is the present age of Amit?

  1. 27 years

  2. 23 years

  3. 20 years

  4. 25 years

  5. 28 years
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Explanation

Let the present age of Amit be x years.

5 years hence, Amit's age = x + 5 years 

7 years back, Amit's age = x - 7 years 

Now, according to question,

x + 5 = 8/5(x - 7)

x = 27

So, the present age of Amit is 27 years.

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