Sindus was asked about her age in years. Her reply was, “Take my age 3 years hence, multiply it by 3 and then minus 3 times. Here age of mine 3 years ago and you will come to know how old I am”. What was the age of Sindhu?
12
9
12
18
Explanation:
Lets assume her current age is ‘x’.
Her age 3 years from now: (x+3)
Her age 3 years earlier: (x-3).
As per what is stated, her current age is - 3(x+3) - 3(x-3)
Therefore, solve x= 3x + 9 - 3x + 9
The answer is x = 18
Lets assume her current age is ‘x’.
Her age 3 years from now: (x+3)
Her age 3 years earlier: (x-3).
As per what is stated, her current age is - 3(x+3) - 3(x-3)
Therefore, solve x= 3x + 9 - 3x + 9
The answer is x = 18