Seeta got married 6 years ago. Today her age is \(1\frac{1}{4}\) times her age at the time of her marriage. Her son's age is \(\frac{1}{10}\) times her present age. What is the present age of her son?
Question and options
Seeta got married 6 years ago. Today her age is times her age at the time of her marriage. Her son's age is times her present age. What is the present age of her son?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 3 years
If age at marriage is x, x+6 = (5/4)x gives x = 24, so present age 30. Son = 30/10 = 3 years.
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