Question

Present age of Riha's mother is two times the present age of Riha. After 5 years, the sum of their ages is 55. Present age of Riha is : *
30 years
15 years
25 years
20 years

Answer 1

Answer:

15 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

15 years

Step-by-step explanation:

let Riha's present age be x years

her mother age 2x years

after 5 years

Riha age x+5

her mother age 2x+5

(2x+5) + (x+5) = 55

3x + 10 = 55

3x = 55 - 10

3x = 45

x = 45/3

x = 15

Riha age is 15 years