Question

Manit's age 20 years hence will be three times his age 12 years ago. Manit's present age is :

(1)

28

(2)

30

(3)

36

(4)

42

Answer 1

Question says that Manit's age 20 years from now (hence) will be three times his age 12 years ago

Let present age of Manit be x

Then

According to question,

x + 20 = 3(x - 12)

x + 20 = 3x - 36

36 + 20 = 3x - x

2x = 56

x = 56÷2 = 28

Manit's present age is 28

Option (1)