Q: Vipul's age is currently two-fifths of the age of his mother. In eight years, Vipul will be half the age of his mother. What is the present age of Vipul's mother?

A 60 years
B 50 years
C 40 years
D 30 years

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Answer: C

Explanation:

x: present age of Vipul A: present age of mother
x = 2/5 * A: Vipul's age is currently two-fifths of the age of his mother
x+8 = 1/2 * A: in eight years, Vipul will be half the age of his mother
x = 16: present age of Vipul is 16 years old
x = 2/5 * A: Vipul's age is currently two-fifths of the age of his mother
16 = 2/5 * A: present age of Vipul is 16 years old
A = 5/2 * 16: present age of mother is 40 years old

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