A is twice as old as B. 12 years ago A was five times as old as B. Find the present age of A.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
A : B
5 : 1 ( 12 years ago )
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2 : 1 ( present )
Let 12 years ago the age of A = 5x and age of B = x
Now , according to question
\(\frac{5x+12}{x+12}\) = \(\frac{2}{1}\)
5x + 12 = 2x + 24
3x = 12
x = 4
so,
A's Present age = (5 x 4) +12 = 32