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Question
Arpita’s present age is thrice of Shilpa. If Shilpa’s age three years ago was x. Then Arpita’s present age is ______.
Options
3(x – 3)
3x + 3
3x – 9
3(x + 3)
Solution
Arpita’s present age is thrice of Shilpa. If Shilpa’s age three years ago was x. Then Arpita’s present age is 3(x + 3).
Explanation:
Given, Shilpa’s age three years ago = x
Then, Shilpa’s present age = (x + 3)
Arpita’s present age = 3 × Shilpa’s present age = 3(x + 3)
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