Question

(C) 6 years (D) 8 years
A person's present age is two-fifth of the
age of his mother. After 8 years, he will be
one-half of the age of his mother. How old
is the mother at present?
(A) 32 years (B) 36 years
(C) 40 years (D) 48 years
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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the mother's present age be x years.

Then, the person's present age =  2 x  years.

5

 2 x + 8  = 1 (x + 8)

5 2

2(2x + 40) = 5(x + 8)

x = 40.

Answer 2

40 years old is the mother at present