SOLUTION: Preeti is 1.25 times older than Asif. If Preeti and Asif's combined age is 90, how old is Preeti? _______

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Preeti + Asif = 90

P      + A    = 90

1.25*A + A    = 90

2.25*A = 90  ====>  A =  = 40.


Answer.  Preeti is 40 years old.