The present ages of Vijay and Shubham differ by 35 years. 3 years later, Shubham would be 4.5 times

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25 Jan 2021 AGE

The present ages of Vijay and Shubham differ by 35 years. 3 years later, Shubham would be 4.5 times as old as Vijay. What is the present age of Shubham?

OPtion

1) 37 years
2) 38 Years
3) 39 years
4) 45 years
5) 44 years
6) 41 years
7) 40 years
8) 42 years
9) 48 years
10) None of these

Solution

Let the present age of Shubham be x and Vijay be y
So x-y = 35 ----(i)
3 year later
(x+3) =4.5(y+3)
=> x = 4.5y + 10.5
Putting x value in (i)
4.5y + 10.5 - y = 35
=>3.5y = 24.5
=> y = 7 and x = 35+7 = 42

Correct Option: 8 Best Solution (3)