Arpita’s present age is thrice of Shilpa. If Shilpa’s age three years ago was $x$ . Then Arpita’s present age is:

$3 (x - 3)$

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$3 x + 3$

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$3 x - 9$

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$3 (x + 3)$

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Solution

The correct option is D
$3 (x + 3)$

Explanation for correct answer.
Given : Shilpa’s age three years ago $= x$
$∴$ Shilpa’s present age $= x + 3$
NOw, Arpita’s present age is thrice of the present age of Shilpa.
$∴$ Arpita's present age $= 3 \times present age of Shilpa$
$= 3 (x + 3)$
Therefore, (D) is the correct answer.

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