Question

Today is the birthday of Rahul and he is 3 times

as old as Nirmala. In 13 years, Rahul will be one
year less than twice as old as Nirmala will be
then. The age of Rahul today is:
a. 30 years
c. 49 years
b. 36 years
d. 30 years​

Answer 1

b. 36 years

Explanation:

Today

Nirmala = x years

Rahul = 3x years

In 13 years

Nirmala = 3x + 13 years

Rahul = 2(x+13) - 1

3x + 13 = 2(x+13) - 1

3x + 13 = 2x + 26 - 1

3x + 13 = 2x + 25

3x - 2x = 25 - 13

x = 12

Nirmala = x years

= 12 years

Rahul = 3x years

= 3(12)

= 36 years

The age of Rahul today is 36 years