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Five years ago, a man's age was 5 times his son's age. If the man is now 40 years old, find the son's present age.

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  • A8
  • B10
  • C15
  • D12

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Man 5 years ago = 35, so son 5 years ago = 35/5 = 7; son's present age = 7 + 5 = 12 years.
Answer: D) 12

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