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The present age of Sahil’s mother is three times the present age of Sahil. After `5` years their ages will add to `66` years. Find their present ages.

A

`16,48`

B

`17,51`

C

`15,45`

D

`14,42`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Assume present age of sahil be `x` then the present age of his mother will be `3x`.
After `5` years, Sahil age `=x+5`
his mothers age `=3x+5`.
According to question
`(x+5)+(3x+5)=66`
`4x+10=66`
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