Multiple choice

Tushar is 7 years older than Anushika, after 4 years Anushika's age will be half of Tushar's age, then what will be the sum (in years) of their present age?

  1. 19

  2. 17

  3. 15

  4. 13
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Explanation

Let Anushika's present age = x years. Then Tushar's present age = x + 7 years. After 4 years: Anushika will be x + 4, Tushar will be x + 11. Given: x + 4 = (x + 11)/2. Solving: 2x + 8 = x + 11, giving x = 3. Present ages: Anushika = 3, Tushar = 10. Sum = 13 years.

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