The ratio of present age of Amit is to Manish is 3 : 2, while five years ago,…
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The ratio of present age of Amit is to Manish is 3 : 2, while five years ago, Amit’s age was two times of Manish’s age at that time. Five years hence, the sum of ages of Manish and Amit is equal to Lalit’s age at that time, then find present age of Lalit?
- A.
35
- B.
40
- C.
20
- D.
25
- E.
30
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Correct answer: E
Let Amit's and Manish's present ages be 3x and 2x.
Five years ago: 3x - 5 = 2(2x - 5), giving x = 5.
Their present ages are 15 and 10. Five years hence, their sum will be 20 + 15 = 35, so Lalit's present age is 30.