Multiple choice

Gopal is elder by $4$ years to Govind. After $16$ years Gopal will be thrice his present age and Govind will be five times of his present age. How old is "Gopal"?

  1. $4$ years
  2. $8$ years
  3. $12$ years
  4. $16$ years
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B Correct answer
AI explanation

Let Gopal's present age be x, making Govind's present age x - 4. Based on the conditions, the equations are x + 16 = 3x and (x - 4) + 16 = 5(x - 4). Solving the first equation gives x = 8, and checking the second equation yields 20 = 20, confirming Gopal is 8 years old.