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Anil is twice as old as Sunita. Three years ago, he was three times as old as Sunita. The present age of Anil is1. 6 years2. 8 years3. 12 years4. 16 years

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 12 years

Given:

Anil Age = 2 × Sunita age

Three years ago,  Anil = 3 × Sunita age

Calculations:

Let the age of Sunita be x

Anil age at present = 2x

Three years ago Sunita age = x - 3

Three years ago Anil age = 3 × (x - 3)

According to first condition

Anil age three years ago = 2x - 3

By equating both conditions 

2x - 3 = 3 × (x - 3)

⇒ 2x - 3 = 3x - 9

⇒ 3x - 2x = 9 - 3

⇒ x = 6 years

Present age of Anil = 2 × 6 = 12 years

∴ The present age of Anil is 12 years



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