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Question
3 years ago, the age of a boy was y years. His age 2 years ago was (y – 2) years.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation;
Given, 3 years ago, age of boy = y years
Then, present age of boy = (y + 3) years
2 years ago, age of boy = y + 3 – 2 = (y + 1) years
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