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Salil's mother is currently three times Salil's age. After 5 years, their ages will add up to 70 years. What is Salil's CURRENT age?
A10 years
B15 years
C18 years
D20 years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 15 years
Let Salil's current age be x. Then mother's age = 3x. After 5 years: Salil = x + 5, Mother = 3x + 5. Sum = 70 → (x + 5) + (3x + 5) = 70 → 4x + 10 = 70 → 4x = 60 → x = 15. So Salil is 15 today and his mother is 45.
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