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(Q) Arithmetical Reasoning - 1
Today is Varun's birthday. One year, from today he will be twice as old as he was 12 years ago. How old is Varun today ?
A) 32 years
B) 34 years
C) 25 years
D) 29 years
Explanation :
Let Varun's age today = x years.
Then, Varun's age after 1 year = (x + 1) years.
Therefore x + 1 = 2 (x - 12)
=> x + 1 = 2x - 24 => x = 25.
A) 32 years
B) 34 years
C) 25 years
D) 29 years
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C) 25 yearsExplanation :
Let Varun's age today = x years.
Then, Varun's age after 1 year = (x + 1) years.
Therefore x + 1 = 2 (x - 12)
=> x + 1 = 2x - 24 => x = 25.
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