X’s age 3 years ago was three times the present age of Y. At present, Z’s age is twice the age of Y. Also, Z is 12 years younger than X. What of the present age of Z?
(a)
15 yrs.
(b)
24 yrs.
(c)
12 yrs.
(d)
18 yrs.
X’s age 3 years ago was three times the present age of Y. At present, Z’s age is twice the age of Y. Also, Z is 12 years younger than X. What of the present age of Z?
(a)
15 yrs.
(b)
24 yrs.
(c)
12 yrs.
(d)
18 yrs.
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X’s age 3 years ago was three times the present age of Y. At present, Z’s age is twice the age of Y. Also, Z is 12 years younger than X. What of the present age of Z?
(a)
15 yrs.
(b)
24 yrs.
(c)
12 yrs.
(d)
18 yrs.
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X’s age 3 years ago was three times the present age of Y. At present, Z’s age is twice the age of Y. Also, Z is 12 years younger than X. What of the present age of Z? |
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(a) |
15 yrs. |
(b) |
24 yrs. |
(c) |
12 yrs. |
(d) |
18 yrs. |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -
The present age of Y be 
yrs.
Three yrs. ago X’s age = 
yrs.
Then, present age of X is 
Z’s present age = 
According to given information,
yrs.
Present age of Z = 
yrs.
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