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      Question

      The current age of Jerry is three times that of Kim. 4

      years from now, Jerry's age will be 2.5 times the age of Leo at that time. If Kim is 4 years younger than Leo, determine the current age of Jerry.
      A 33 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 72 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 22 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 35 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 48 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the present age of Kim be β€˜k’ years. Thus, the present age of Jerry = β€˜3k’ years. Let the present age of Leo be β€˜k + 4’ years. ATQ, (3k + 4) = 2.5 Γ— (k + 4 + 4), Or, 3k + 4 = 2.5k + 20, Or, 3k – 2.5k = 20 - 4, Or, k = 16, Therefore, 3k = 48. Therefore, the current age of Jerry = 48 years.

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