Multiple choice

The sum of present ages of A and B is 60. Six years ago, A's age was five times the age of B. After 6 years, the age of B will be

  1. 26 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 14 years

  4. 46 years

  5. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the present age of B be x and of A be (60-x).

(60-x)-6 : x-6 = 5 : 1 or x = 14

B's age after 6 years = 14+6 = 20