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A's age is \(\frac{1}{6}\)th of B's age. B's age will be twice of C's age after 10 years. If C's eighth birthday was celebrated two years ago, then the present age of A must be

Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is (A): 5 years
Let Age of B = \(6x\) years, and age of  A =\(x\) years
and C' present age = 10 years
So, Acc. to ques:
⇒ \(6x + 10 = 2 × (10 + 10)\)
\(6x = 30\)
\(x=5\)
\(\therefore\) Present age of A= 5 years.

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