Question

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Tom is 3 times as old as his little brother Harry . In three years Tom will be twice as old as Harry . Find their present ages .

A : Tom = 9 yrs , Harry = 3 years
B : Tom = 6 yrs , Harry = 1 year
C : Tom = 24 yrs , Harry = 9 years​

Answer 1

Let Harry's present age be x Tom's present age = 3x After 3 years, Harry's age = x + 3Tom's age = 3x+ 3 A.T.Q. 3x + 3 = 2 (x + 3) 3x + 3 = 2x + 6 3x 2x = 6 -3 x = 3Herry's Present age = x= 3 Tom's Present age = 3x = 3 * 3 = 9

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Answer 2

Answer:

Option A is correct...

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