Question

Which of these could be solved by using the sentence ${}^{\prime }A-5^{\prime }$?

• A. Ishan is $5$ times as old as Sanjit. If $A$ is Sanjit's age in years, how old is Ishan?
• B. Tarun is $5$ years younger than Anny. If $A$ is Anny's age in years, how old is Tarun?
• C. Naman is one-fifth as old as Aman, If $A$ is Naman's age, how old is Aman?
• D. Geet is $5$ years older than Suhana. If $A$ is Suhana's age in years, how old is Geet?

Answer 1

The correct option is B Tarun is $5$ years younger than Anny. If $A$ is Anny's age in years, how old is Tarun?

(a) Age of Ishan$=5A$
(b) Age of Rarun$=A-5$
(c) Age of Aman$=5A$
(d) Age of Geet $=A+5$

Hence the correct answer is option B.