Arithmetic Aptitude - Problems On Age - Discussion

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Q.

Pushpa is twice as old as Rita was 2 years ago. If the difference of their ages be 2 years, how old is Pushpa today 7 ?                         [Railways 1991]


A. 6 Years B. 10 Years
C. 8 Years D. 12 Years

Answer: Option C
Explaination:

 


Let Ritas age 2 years ago = x years.


Pushpas age now = 2x years.

2x - (x + 2) = 2 so x = 4.

Pushpas age now = 8 years.


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