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    Question

    After 6 years, the sum of the ages of 'Karan' and 'Amit'

    will be 70 years. Fifteen years ago, Karan was 12 years younger than Amit. What will be Amit’s age 6 years from now?
    A 41 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 38 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let present ages be:

    Karan = p

    Amit = q

    (p + 6) + (q + 6) = 70

    ⇒ p + q = 58 ——— (i)

    p - 15 = q - 15 - 12

    ⇒ p = q - 12 ——— (ii)

    (q - 12) + q = 58

    2q = 70

    q = 35

    Amit's age in 6 years = 35 + 6 = 41 years

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