2017 · Q27
Leela got married 6 years ago. Today her age is 1 1/4 times her age at the time of her marriage. Her son’s age is 1/10 times her age. What is the present age of her son ?
Elementary MathematicsNumber System
- A1 year
- B2 years
- C3 years
- D4 years
Explanation
Let her age at marriage be m: m + 6 = (5/4)m gives m/4 = 6, so m = 24 and her present age is 30. Her son's age is 30/10 = 3 years: option C.