Question 186

At present Tarun is twice Vishal’s age and half of Tanvi’s age. After four years Tarun will be 1.5 times Vishal’s age and Tanvi will be 2.5 times Vishal’s age then. What is Tanvi’s present age ?

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Let Vishal's current age be 'x' , Tarun's current age be 2x and Tanvi's current age is 4x.
After 4 years, Tarun will be 1.5 times Vishal's age.
(2x+4) = 1.5 (x+4)
2x+4=1.5x+6
=> 0.5x = 2
x=4.

Tanvi's present age = 4x= 4*4 = 16 years.
Option D is the right answer.

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