Arpita’s present age is thrice that of Shilpa. If Shilpa’s age three years ago was x. Then Arpita’s present age is
(a) 3(x - 3)
(b) 3x + 3
(c)3x - 9
(d) 3(x + 3)

Solution:

Given, Arpita’s present age is thrice that of Shilpa.

Three years ago, the age of Shilpa was x.

We have to find the present age of Arpita.

Present age of Shilpa = x + 3

According to the question,

Arpita’s present age = 3(Shilpa’s present age)

= 3(x + 3)

Therefore, the present age of Arpita is 3(x + 3).

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 14

Arpita’s present age is thrice that of Shilpa. If Shilpa’s age three years ago was x. Then Arpita’s present age is (a) 3(x - 3), (b) 3x + 3, (c) 3x - 9, (d) 3(x + 3)

Summary:

Arpita’s present age is thrice that of Shilpa. If Shilpa’s age three years ago was x. Then Arpita’s present age is 3(x + 3)

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