Ram is 5 times as old as Shyam. If their difference of age is 8 years, how old is Shyam?

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Solution

The correct option is B
10

let Shyam's age be y

Ram's age = 5y
Difference
5y - y = 8
Y = 2

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Ram is 5 times as old as Shyam. If their difference of age is 8 years, how old is Shyam?

The correct option is B 10 let Shyam's age be y Ram's age = 5yDifference5y - y = 8Y = 2

The correct option is B
10

let Shyam's age be y

Ram's age = 5y
Difference
5y - y = 8
Y = 2