Age · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 17 of 30

Age – Question 17

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Topic
Age
Subject
Mathematics
Difficulty
Difficult
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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The present age of a mother is 3 times that of her daughter. After 15 years, the mother will be twice the daughter's age. Find the daughter's present age.

TopicAge
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyDifficult
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Final Answer: Option A — 15
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Age Question 17 – UPSC CDS/OTA