Let the present age's of mother be 'M' and that of her son be 'S'. According to the given data in the question, M - 5 = 3(S - 5) F - 3S = -10  ...............(1) Then given , M + 5 : S + 5 = 11 : 5  => 5M - 11S = 30 ..............(2)   From (1) & (2), we get S = 20 Then by substituting S = 20 in (1) or (2), we get M = 50.   Hence, the present age of mother is M = 50 years.

An assertive sentence is a sentence that state, assert, or declare something. It means it is a simple statement making thing. As it declares something, is also called as Declarative sentence.       Examples of assertive sentence or statements ::   1. Anamika loves him very much.   2. He picks her daily.   3. Attitude is everything.   4. The sun sets in the west.   5. She likes roses.   6. He is a student.   7. Karthik planned a tour.   8. Peacock is a beautiful bird.   9. India is our country.   10. Joel want to be a doctor.

Answer: B) independent goods Explanation: Tennis rackets and ballpoint pens are two independent goods. Since, one doesn't depend on the other.

Answer: A) 416 Explanation: The given number series is  21 56 102 160 231 316   21      56       102        160      231       316         416    +35    +46       +58       +71      +85       +100         +11      +12       +13      +14      +15   Hence, the next number in the given number series is 316 + 100 = 416.

Answer: A) long, double chains of nucleic acids. Explanation: Gene is a segment of chromosomal DNA or a sequence of DNA or RNA that codes for a molecule that has a function. It is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.   As genes are made up of DNA it impies that they are long, double chains of nucleic acids as DNA is made of nucleic acids.

Answer: A) 226.65 Explanation: 55.55 + 155 + 15.55 + 0.5 + 0.05 = ?    55.55 155.00  15.55    0.5    0.05 _______ 226.65 _______   Hence, the value of the given equation 55.55 + 155 + 15.55 + 0.5 + 0.05 = 226.65.

Answer: A) a pair of scissors Explanation: Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines. There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

Answer: D) 14 Explanation: The given number series is 96, 95, 87, 78, ?  It follows a pattern that, 9696 - 12 = 9595 - 23 = 95 - 8 = 8787 - 32 = 87 - 9 = 7878 - 43 = 78 - 64 = 14   Hence, the next number in the given number series is 14.