Mathematics
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Medium
Question
Ten years ago Aftab was one-third Kashif's age then. Kashif is now 12 years older than Aftab. Find Aftab's present age.
A
14
B
16
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C
18
D
20
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A
14
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B
16
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C
18
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D
20
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Explanation
A − 10 = (1/3)(A + 2) ⇒ 2A = 32 ⇒ A = 16.