If Dennis is 1/3rd the age of his father Keith now, and was 1/4th the age of his father 5 years ago, then how old will his father Keith be 5 years from now?

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Let Keith's present age be 3 $x$  4th the age of his father 5 years ago, then years and Dennis's present age be  $x$  years $\rightarrow$ $(3x −5) = 4×(x−5)$ $\rightarrow$ $3x−5 =4x−20$ $\rightarrow x =15$ Therefore, Keith's age after 5 years = $3(15)+5=50$  years The correct answer is (D) : 50 Years

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<div>20 Years</div>

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<div>45 Years</div>

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<div>40 Years</div>

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<div>50 Years</div>

If Dennis is 1/3rd the age of his father Keith now, and was 1/4th the age of his father 5 years ago, then how old will his father Keith be 5 years from now?

The Correct Option is D

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