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Fifteen years from now Ravi’s age will be four times his present age. What is Ravi’s present age?

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9 years
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5 years
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7 years
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3 years
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Solution

The correct option is B 5 years
Let, the present age be =x
Ravi's age after 15 years=(x+15)
Now, according to question
4x=x+15
3x=15
x=153=5
So, his present age will be 5 years.

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