Correct Answer - Option 2 : 12 years
Given:
Sumit’s age after 12 years = 6 times of Sumit’s age 8 years back
Calculation:
Let the present age of Sumit = x years
Sumit’s age after 12 years = (x + 12) years
Sumit’s age before 8 years = (x – 8) years
Now, according to the question
⇒ x + 12 = 6 × (x – 8)
⇒ x + 12 = 6x – 48
⇒ 5x = 60
⇒ x = 12 years
∴ The present age of Sumit is 12 years.