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Fifteen years from now Ravi’s age will be four times his present age. What is Ravi’s present age?

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Let Ravi`'s` present age in years ` = x`
So,`x+15 = 4x`
`3x = 15=> x = 5`
So, Ravi`'s` present age is `5` years.
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