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  1. The sum of the present age of mother and her son is 60 years. Six years ago, the age of the mother was five times the age of her son. What will be the age of her son after 6 years?

    2. A.
    23 years
    B.
    22 years
    C.
    20 years
    D.
    21 years

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :


    Let the present age of the son =x
    Then, the present age of the mother =(60-x)
    As per question:
    Six years ago mother's age was 5 times the age of her son:
    So, (60-x) -6=5(x-6)
    54 - x = 5x -30
    84=6x
    x=84/6
    x=14 Years
    Age of son after 6 years
    =x+6
    =14+6
    =20 Years

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