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Multiple choice

In 10 years, A will be twice as old as B was 10 years ago. If A is now 9 years older than B, the present age of B is-

  1. 35

  2. 37

  3. 38

  4. 39

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Let B's present age = x. Then A = x+9. In 10 years: A+10 = 2(B-10). So x+9+10 = 2(x-10), giving x+19 = 2x-20, so x = 39. Option D is correct.

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