NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 7: Algebra - Multiple Choice Questions
Question 2

Question.  2

Amulya is x years of age now. 5 years ago her age was

(A)

(5 – x) years

(B)

(5 + x) years

(C)

(x – 5) years

(D)

(5 ÷ x) years

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Step 1: Amulya’s current age is \(x\) years.

Step 2: “5 years ago” means we subtract 5 from the current age.

Step 3: Age 5 years ago = \(x - 5\) years.

Quick check (example): If \(x = 12\), then 5 years ago her age was \(12 - 5 = 7\) years.

Therefore: The correct option is C — \(x - 5\).

NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 6 – Mathematics – Unit 7: Algebra – Multiple Choice Questions | Detailed Answers