Question

When Jay was asked how old is he, he stated that "my present age is the difference between twice my age 7 years hence and thrice my age 4 years ago". What will be the age of Jay 3 years from now?
1. 13 yrs
2. 12 yrs
3. 15 yrs
4. 16 yrs
5. 14 yrs

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 16 yrs

GIVEN:

Present age = 2 (age + 7) - 3 (age - 4)

EXPLANATION:

Let Jay's present age be x yrs.

A.T.Q

x = 2 (x + 7) - 3 (x - 4)

x = 2x + 14 - 3x + 12

2x = 26 

x = 13 yrs

Required age = 13 + 3 = 16 yrs

∴ Jay's age will be 16 years.