The age of manoj after $15$ years is $4$ times the age of that $15$ years before. His present age is

10 years

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15 years

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20 years

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25 years

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Solution

The correct option is D 25 years
Let the present age of manoj be $x$ years.
According to the question,
$x + 15 = 4 (x - 15)$
$x + 15 = 4 x - 60$
$3 x = 75$
$x = 25$ years

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