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 6 of 6.
Pavan said:
6 years ago
Yes, your are right @Shivani.
Jaz said:
1 decade ago
One-half meaning is 1/2 only.
Ajith said:
1 decade ago
Good yuga! simplified!
Prachi said:
1 decade ago
One-half means 3/2 na?
Aparna mohan said:
1 decade ago
How 59(x+8) came?
Yoga said:
1 decade ago
Thanks Yuga!...
Karthika said:
7 years ago
Thanks @Yuga.
Sushmitha said:
6 years ago
Thanks @Yuga.
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Bharathi.m said:
1 decade ago
Thanks yuga.
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