Kartik’s father age is four times the age of Kartik. Three years ago, Kartik’s father age was seven times the age of Kartik. The present age of Kartik is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Let Kartik's present age = x
So Present age of kartik's father = 4x
Here,
Three years ago Kartik's age = x - 3
Three years ago kartik's father age = 4x - 3
ATQ,
4x - 3 = 7 (x - 3)
3x = 18
x = 6
Hence, Present age of kartik is 6 years.