Question

The sum of the present ages of George and Aruma is 60 years. Six years ago, George's age was five times the age of the Aruma. What will Aruma's age after 6 years?

• A. 18 years
• B. 19 years
• C. 20 years
• D. 25 years

Answer 1

The correct option is C 20 years

Let the present ages of Aruma and George be x and (60 - x) years respectively.

Then, (60 - x) - 6 = 5(x - 6)

54 - x = 5x - 30

6x = 84

x = 14.

Aruma's age after 6 years = (x+ 6) = 20 years.