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Q. Neela is now 3 times as old as her daughter Leela. Ten years back, Neela was 5 times as old as Leela. The age of Leela is

  • (A) 15
  • (B) 25
  • (C) 30
  • (D) 20
  • Correct Answer - Option(D)
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Explanation by: Admin
Suppose the present age of Leela is P years.
Therefore, the present age of Neela = 3P years
10 years ago ,5 × ( the present age of Leela - 10 years ) = ( the present age of Neela - 10 years )
5 (P – 10) = (3P – 10)
⇒ 5P – 50 = 3P – 10
⇒ 5P – 3P = 50 – 10
⇒ 2P = 40
P = 20

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