Ram is 10 years old. After 5 years he will be half as old as Reena. Then, what is the present age of Reena?
Question and options
Ram is 10 years old. After 5 years he will be half as old as Reena. Then, what is the present age of Reena?
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
- 30 years
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 25 years
In 5 years Ram is 15, which is half of Reena's age then, so Reena will be 30; her present age is 30 - 5 = 25 years.
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