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      Question

      The average of the present age of 'D' and 'E' is 40

      years. If the ratio of the age of 'D' 5 years ago to the age of 'E' 5 years hence is 2:3, then find the age of 'E' 10 years hence from now.
      A 35 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 42 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 79 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 53 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the age of 'D' 5 years ago be 2x years.

      Let the age of 'E' 5 years hence be 3x years.

      So, the present age of 'D' = 2x + 5

      So, the present age of 'E' = 3x - 5

      Sum = 40 Γ— 2 = 80

      2x + 5 + 3x - 5 = 80

      5x = 80

      x = 16

      Present age of 'E' = 3x - 5 = 48 - 5 = 43

      Age of 'E' 10 years hence = 43 + 10 = 53 years

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