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Q.

The sum of present ages of Sarthak and Sakshi is 25. Sarthak's age is less by 8 than double the age of Sakshi. What is the present age of Sarthak and Sakshi?


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a

20,5

b

19,6

c

14,11

d

15,10 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

x + y = 25
or,x = 2y - 8
subtracting, y = 25 -2y + 8
or, 3y = 33
or, y =11 years
then, x = 25 - y = 25 -11 = 14 years
Thus, Sarthak's present age is x = 14 yrs and Sakshi's is y = 11 years.
 
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