Kavya is 4 times as old as Arjun. In 5 years Kavya will be 3 times as old as Arjun. How old is Arjun now?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Let Arjun be 10 now, so Kavya is 40. Step 2. In 5 years: 40 + 5 = 3 × (10 + 5), 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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