A person's present age is one-fifth of the age of his mother. After 8years, he will be one - half of the age of his mother. How old is the mother at present ? Choices:  A) A)25  B) B)44  C) C)32  D) D)45  E) E)40
Let the mother's present age be x years   Then the person's present age = 2x/5   (3x/5)+8 = 1/2(x+8)   2(3x+40) = 5 (x+8)   x = 40   Answer is 40
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A person's present age is one-fifth of the age of his mother. After 8years, he will be one - half of the age of his mother. How old is the mother at present ?