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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

Asha is twice as old as Anita. Three year ago, she was three times as old as Anita. How old Asha is now ?

Options:

12 years

8 years

7 year

6 year

Correct Answer:

12 years

Explanation:

Asha = 2*Anita

Also, Asha-3 = 3*(Anita-3)

SO, 2*Anita - 3 = 3*Anita - 9

Anita = 6

Asha = 2*6 = 12

The correct answer is option (1) : 12 years