Ramesh's age after 16 years will be 5 times his age 4 years back. What is the…
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Ramesh's age after 16 years will be 5 times his age 4 years back. What is the present age of Ramesh?
Answer: A. 10 years — Let the present age be x. Set up the equation: x + 16 = 5 × (x − 4) Expand the right side: x + 16 = 5x − 20. Rearrange to isolate x: 16 + 20 = 5x − x → 36 =…
- A.
10 years
- B.
14 years
- C.
16 years
- D.
21 years
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Correct answer: A
Let the present age be x.
Set up the equation: x + 16 = 5 × (x − 4)
Expand the right side: x + 16 = 5x − 20.
Rearrange to isolate x: 16 + 20 = 5x − x → 36 = 4x.
Solve for x: x = 36 ÷ 4 = 9.
Conclusion: The present age is 9 years.
Note: 9 years is not among the provided options; the correct answer should be 9 years.
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