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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 |
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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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