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1. present age of Farzana is thrice the present age of Samira who is 20. How many years ago were the age of Farzana five times that of Samira?
- A. 3
- B. 3
- C. 3
- D. 3
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Here, Samiras age = 20 years
Farzana age = ( 20×3) years = 60 years
Let, x years age Farzana was five times of Samira
According to question,
(20 - x) 5 = 60 - x
100 - 5x = 60 - x
4x = 40
x = 10
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