The present age of Ramesh is 7 years more than the present age of his wife Sangeeta. 6 years hence, the age of Ramesh will be three times that of his son Mayank. If the present age of Mayank is 10 years, then what is the present age of Sangeeta?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 35 years.
Let the present age of Ramesh be x years.
Let the present age of Sangeeta be y years.
Let the present age of Mayank be z years.
According to the question;
x = 7 + y ---------- (1)
(x + 6) = 3 (z + 6)
The present age of Mayank is 10 years, so, z = 10 years.
So, (x + 6) = 3 (10 + 6)
x = 42 years = Present age of Ramesh
The present age of Sangeeta = 42 - 7 = 35 years