Multiple choice

Priya's current age is four more than three times the current age of her nephew Praveen, who is 12 years old. Which expression represents Priya's current age (in years)?

  1. 4 * (12 + 3)

  2. 4 + (3 * 12)

  3. 3 + (4 * 12)

  4. 3 * (12 + 4)

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Praveen's current age is 12 years.  Three times the current age of Praveen = (3 * 12) years  It is given that Priya's current age is four more than three times the current age of Praveen. Thus, Priya's current age (in years) is 4 + (3 * 12). The correct answer is option (2).

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