respectively. If the age of P 10 years hence from now will be 100% more than the age of Q 4 years ago from now, then find the age of P 5 years ago from now.
A20 yearsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
B24 yearsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
C22 yearsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
D19 yearsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
E28 yearsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
Let the present ages of P and Q be 8x and 7x years respectively. According to the question, => 8x + 10 = 2(7x β 4) => 8x + 10 = 14x - 8 => 6x = 18 => x = 3 Required age = 8x β 5 = 19 years