Aditya is 4 times as old as Ananya. In 3 years Aditya will be 3 times as old as Ananya. How old is Ananya now?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: Let Ananya be 6 now, so Aditya is 24. Step 2. In 3 years: 24 + 3 = 3 × (6 + 3), which holds. **Answer: . Why not the others:** is what you get if you give the older person's age. is what you get if you give the younger person's future age. is what you get if you multiply by the wrong factor.
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