The current average age of 'Akhil', 'Bittu', and 'Chinu'

Solution

ATQ, Let the ages of ‘Akhil’ and ‘Chintu’, 12 years hence from now be 2a years and ‘a’ years, respectively Therefore, present age of ‘Chintu’ = (a – 12) years Present age of ‘Akhil’ = (2a – 12) years Therefore, present age of ‘Bittu’ = 1.25(2a – 12) years According to the question, 1.25(2a – 12) + 2a – 12 + a – 12 = 42 × 3 Or, 5.5a – 39 = 126 Or, 5.5a = 165 Or, a = 30 Therefore, present age of ‘Akhil’ = 2a – 12 = 48 years Present age of ‘Bittu’ = 1.25 × 48 = 60 years Required difference = 60 – 48 = 12 years