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The age of a man after 17 years is 3 times the age of that man 17 years ago. His present age is.1. 51 years2. 37 years3. 48 years4. 34 years5. 20 years |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 34 years Given: Age of a man after 17 years is 3 times the age of that man 17 years ago. Calculation: Let the present age of man be x years According to the question, x + 17 = 3(x – 17) ⇒ x + 17 = 3x – 51 ⇒ x – 3x = –51 – 17 ⇒ –2x = –68 ⇒ x = 34 ∴ Man’s present age is 34 years. |
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