Multiple choice

Kamal's present age is three years less than twice his age 12 years ago. Also, the ratio of Kamlesh's present age to Kamal's present age is 4:9. What will be Kamlesh's age after 4 years?

  1. 16 years

  2. 17 years

  3. 18 years

  4. Can not be determined

  5. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let Kamal's present age = K. Then K = 2(K-12) - 3, giving K = 2K - 24 - 3, so K = 27. Kamlesh:Kamal = 4:9, so Kamlesh = (4/9)×27 = 12. After 4 years: 12+4 = 16 years.