- A10
- B8
- C12
- D15
Step-by-Step Solution
Let the son be s, so Lata = 50 - s. Five years ago: 45 - s = 7(s - 5) = 7s - 35, so 8s = 80 and s = 10.
Answer: A) 10
Together, Lata and her son are 50 years old. Five years ago Lata was 7 times as old as her son was then. What is the son's present age, in years?
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