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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 8

Rahul is 3 times as old as Seema. Laxmi was twice as old as Rahul four years ago. In four years' time, Rahul will be 31. What are the present ages of Seema and Laxmi?

  1. 10, 50
  2. 9, 52
  3. 9, 45
  4. 9, 50
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Answer: (D) 9, 50

Explanation

Rahul now = 31 − 4 = 27, Seema = 9. Four years ago Rahul = 23, so Laxmi was 46 and is 50 now.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: Seema is 27 ÷ 3 = 9, not 10.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: Laxmi is 46 + 4 = 50, not 52.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: Laxmi was 46 four years ago, so she is 50 now.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: Rahul is 27 now, Seema 9; four years ago Rahul was 23, Laxmi 46, so Laxmi is 50 now.