X's age 3 years ago was three times the present age of Y. At present Z's age is twice the age of Y. Also Z is 12 years younger than X. What is the present age of Z ?
A. 15 years
B. 24 years
C. 12 years
D. 18 years
E. 6 years
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let the present age of Y be a yearsThree years ago X's age = 3a years
Then, present age of X is (3a + 3)
Z's present age = 2a
According to question
Now, (3a + 3) - 2a = 12
a = 9 year
∴ Present age of Z = 2a = 2 × 9 = 18 years
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