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Present age of Rahul is 8 years less then Ritu's present age. If three years ago Ritu's age was x, which of the following represents Rahul'…

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Present age of Rahul is 8 years less then Ritu's present age. If three years ago Ritu's age was x, which of the following represents Rahul's present age ?
  • Ax - 5
  • Bx + 3
  • Cx - 3 + 8
  • DNone of these
Correct answer: A

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x - 5

Let the Rahul's present age is 'A' years. Then Ritu's present age is (A + 8)
Now, according to the question,
(A + 8) - 3 = x
∴ A = (x - 5) years