Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Arthur: "When I add 2 times my age 2 years from now to 3 times my age 3 years from now, I get 6 times my current age. How old will I be 2 years from now?"

  1. 13

  2. 17

  3. 15

  4. 19

  5. 21

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

Let Arthur's current age be x. In 2 years: x+2. In 3 years: x+3. Given: 2(x+2) + 3(x+3) = 6x. Solving: 2x+4 + 3x+9 = 6x → 5x+13 = 6x → x=13. Age in 2 years = 15. Check: 2(15) + 3(16) = 30+48 = 78 = 6(13). ✓