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Q: If the ratio of the present age of Leela and her mother 3 : 8. Leela's mother's age at the time of her birth was 25 years old. Find out the present age of his mothe:
  • A. 52
  • B. 40
  • C. 56
  • D. 48
Correct Answer: Option B - Let, Leela's present age = 3x years And her mother's present age = 8x years According to the question, 8x – 3x = 25 5x = 25 x = 5 Hence, her mother's present age = 8x = 8×5 = 40 years
B. Let, Leela's present age = 3x years And her mother's present age = 8x years According to the question, 8x – 3x = 25 5x = 25 x = 5 Hence, her mother's present age = 8x = 8×5 = 40 years

Explanations:

Let, Leela's present age = 3x years And her mother's present age = 8x years According to the question, 8x – 3x = 25 5x = 25 x = 5 Hence, her mother's present age = 8x = 8×5 = 40 years