Mohan's Mother is three times as old as Mohan. After 6 years, his mother will be two times as old as he will be them, find the age of Mohan. |
18 years 6 years 3 years 16 years |
6 years |
The correct answer is Option 2: 6 years Step 1: Let Mohan’s present age = x Mother’s present age = 3x Step 2: After 6 years Mohan’s age = x + 6 According to the condition: 3x + 6 = 2(x + 6) Step 3: Solve 3x + 6 = 2x + 12 3x − 2x = 12 − 6 x = 6 |