Multiple choice

Rahul is three times as old as Amar. Amber was half the age of Rahul three years ago. After four years from now, Rahul will be 43. What are the present ages of Amar and Amber?

  1. 13, 18

  2. 39, 21

  3. 38, 21

  4. 13, 21

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Given: After 4 years, Rahul will be 43, so present Rahul = 39. Rahul is 3 times Amar's age, so Amar = 39/3 = 13. Amber was half of Rahul's age 3 years ago: 3 years ago Rahul was 36, half is 18, so Amber's present age = 18 + 3 = 21. Therefore: Amar = 13, Amber = 21. Option D matches.