Question

Reena is twice as old as suneeta . Three years ago she was three times as old as suneeta. The present age of Reena is .

• A. 6
• B. 7
• C. 8
• D. 12

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

12

Let the present age of Suneeta be 'x' years so Reena is 2x years of age now
Three years ago Suneeta's age is (x-3) years
and Reena is (2x-3) years
$2x-3=3(x-3)$ which gives x=6
$\therefore$ Reena's present age $=2x=12$ years