Raina is twice as old as Saima. Three years ago, Raina was three times as old as Saima. How old is Raina now ?

Raina is twice as old as Saima. Three years ago, Raina was three times as old as Saima. How old is Raina now ? Correct Answer 12 Years

Let Saima's age three years ago was xthen Raina's age was 3xNow Saima's age is (x + 3)then Raina's age is (3x + 3) A/Q, 3x + 3 = 2(x + 3)3x + 3 = 2x + 63x - 2x = 6 - 3x = 3Now Raina's age = (3x + 3) = (3*3 + 3) = 12

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