Question

Arpita’s present age is thrice of Shilpa. If Shilpa’s age three years ago was x. Then Arpita’s present age is ______.

Options

• 3(x – 3)

• 3x + 3

• 3x – 9

• 3(x + 3)

Answer 1

Arpita’s present age is thrice of Shilpa. If Shilpa’s age three years ago was x. Then Arpita’s present age is 3(x + 3).

Explanation:

Given, Shilpa’s age three years ago = x

Then, Shilpa’s present age = (x + 3)

Arpita’s present age = 3 × Shilpa’s present age = 3(x + 3)