Question

Meena's age is three times the sum of the ages of her two children. After four years her age will be twice the sum of the ages of her two children. What is her present age?

• A. 30
• B. 32
• C. 36
• D. 38

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 36

Let the present sum of her children’s age be S. Meena's present age = 3S 3S + 4= 2(S + 8) 3S + 4 = 2S + 16 S = 12 Meena's present age = 3 x 12 = 36 years