After 12 years the age of Ramu is 3 times the age before he was 4 years then his present age is ………………. years.
A) 16
B) 10
C) 9
D) none
Correct option is (D) none
Let Ramu's present age be x years.
\(\therefore\) Ramu's age before 4 years = (x - 4) years
Ramu's age after 12 years = (x + 12) years
\(\therefore\) x+12 = 3(x-4)
\(\Rightarrow\) x+12 = 3x - 12
\(\Rightarrow\) 3x - x = 12+12 = 24
\(\Rightarrow\) 2x = 24
\(\Rightarrow\) \(x=\frac{24}2=12\)
Thus, Ramu's present age is 12 years.