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      Question

      P got married 8 years ago. His present age is 5/3 times

      his age at the time of his marriage. P’s sister was 10 years younger to him at the time of his marriage. The present age of P’s sister is:
      A 2 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 8 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 9 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 12 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let P’ age at the time of his marriage 8 years ago be 3x. His present age be = (5/3) × 3x = 5x According to question, => 5x – 3x = 8 => x = 4 years Now P’ age at the time of his marriage 8 years ago = 3x = 3 × 4 = 12 years And his present age = 5x = 5 × 4 = 20 years P’s sister age 8 years ago = 12 – 10 = 2 years So, present age of P’s sister = 2 + 8 = 10 years

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