Aptitude - Problems on Ages - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Problems on Ages - General Questions (Q.No. 13)
13.
A person's present age is two-fifth of the age of his mother. After 8 years, he will be one-half of the age of his mother. How old is the mother at present?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the mother's present age be x years.
| Then, the person's present age = |  |
2 | x |  |
years. |
| 5 |
 |
|
2 | x + 8 | |
= | 1 | (x + 8) |
| 5 | 2 |
2(2x + 40) = 5(x + 8)
x = 40.
Discussion:
59 comments Page 5 of 6.
Leena said:
1 decade ago
Can anybody explain me?
(2x+40)/5 = (x+8)/2.
4x + 80 = 5x + 40.
(2x+40)/5 = (x+8)/2.
4x + 80 = 5x + 40.
Nithi said:
1 decade ago
Hai friends! please give one clear solution for that question.
Mithu Sen said:
1 decade ago
Hey Yuga.
Thanks your way of explaination was very simple.
Thanks your way of explaination was very simple.
Manoj said:
8 years ago
What is the age difference between mother and person?
Ali arif said:
9 years ago
After 8 years, the age of the mother is 40 years.
Pabitra gogoi said:
9 years ago
Your solution is the best, Thanks @Yuga.
Swappi said:
1 decade ago
Please give simple solution and tricks.
Kiran said:
1 decade ago
Second step how wrote by first line?
Aditya said:
2 decades ago
Hey can any one explain properly?
B Krishna Murthy said:
3 years ago
Thank You for explaining @Yuga.
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