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The ages of two persons differ by 30 years. If 5 years ago, the elder one was 3 times as old as the younger, then the present age of the youngest pers
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The ages of two persons differ by 30 years. If 5 years ago, the elder one was 3 times as old as the younger, then the present age of the youngest person is :

A.

25 years 

B.

20 years

C.

30 years

D.

35 years

Correct option is B

Given:

Difference between ages of two persons = 30years

3 years ago elder one was 3 times the younger

Solution:

Let the age of younger person be x

Then age of elder one is x+30

Age  of younger 5 years ago = x-5

Age of elder person 5 years ago = x+30-5 = x+25

According to question:

x + 25 = 3(x-5)

x + 25 = 3x -15

x = 20

The younger person is 20 years old

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