Three years ago, the difference between the age of Ravish and the age of Kailash was 18 years. Three years from today, Ravish will be three times as old as Kailash. What is the present age of Ravish (in years)?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 24
Three years from today, Ravish will be three times as old as Kailash.
Age of Kailash = x years
Age of Ravish = 3x years
Three years ago,
Ravish's age = 3x - 3
Kailash's age = x - 3
Three years ago, the difference between the age of Ravish and the age of Kailash was 18 years.
(3x - 3) - (x - 3) = 18
3x - 3 - x + 3 = 18
2x = 18
x = 9
Ravish's age three years from today = 3 × 9 = 27 years
Present age of Ravish = 27 - 3 = 24 years.
Hence, the correct answer is 24 years.