A persons present age is two-fifth of the age of his mother. After 8 years, he will be one-half of the age of his mother. How old is the mother at present
38
40
42
44
Explanation:
Let the mothers present age be x years.
Then, the persons present age = years.
2(2x + 40) = 5(x + 8)
x = 40
Let the mothers present age be x years.
Then, the persons present age = years.
2(2x + 40) = 5(x + 8)
x = 40