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Quantitative Aptitude

Sum of Consecutive Numbers

Rita: You are...

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Rita: You are 6 years older than me.
Ram: Yes, and after a year, I’ll be twice as old as you.
If x represents the present age of Rita, find the correct equation representing this scenario.

A

2(x + 7) = x + 1

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x + 6 = 2x

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C

x + 7 = 2x + 1

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D

x + 7 = 2(x + 1)

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Solution

The correct option is D x + 7 = 2(x + 1)

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