Multiple choice

Shruti is 20 years older than Megha. In two years, Shruti's age will be thrice the age of Megha. What is the present age of Megha?

  1. 18 years

  2. 28 years

  3. 10 years

  4. 8 years
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Explanation

S = M + 20. In 2 years: S + 2 = 3(M + 2). Substitute: M + 20 + 2 = 3M + 6 => M + 22 = 3M + 6 => 2M = 16 => M = 8.

AI explanation

Let Megha's present age be x, so Shruti's present age is x + 20. In two years, Shruti's age will be x + 22 and Megha's age will be x + 2. Setting up the equation based on the given condition gives x + 22 = 3(x + 2). Solving this yields x + 22 = 3x + 6, which simplifies to 2x = 16, making Megha's present age 8 years.

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