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Q.

Shalin's mother is thrice the age of Shalin. After 5 years, the ratio of their ages will be 5:2. Find their present ages.


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a

15 years and 45 years

b

5 years and 15 years

c

10 years and 30 years

d

None of these 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Let's assume that the present ages of Shalin and Shalin’s mother are x years and y years.
According to the question,
y = 3x
After 5 years,
Shalin’s age = x + 5
Shalin’s mother age = y + 5
+ 5+ 5=52 2(y + 5) = 5(x + 5)
2y + 10 = 5x + 25
2(3x) + 10 = 5x + 25  (since, y = 3x)
6x – 5x = 15
x = 15
y = 3(15) = 45
Therefore, the present ages of Shalin and Shalin’s mother are 15 years and 45 years respectively
Hence, 1 is the correct option.
 
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