2k years ago Frank was 3k years old. In k years

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BTGmoderatorDC wrote:
Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:18 pm
2k years ago Frank was 3k years old. In k years Frank's age, in years, will be

A 4k
B 5k
C 6k
D 7k
E 8k



OA C

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2k years ago Frank was 3k years old.
We're given Frank's age 2k YEARS AGO.
So, Frank's PRESENT age = 3k + 2k = 5k

In k years Frank's age, in years, will be
In k years, Frank will be k years older than his CURRENT age.
So, IN k YEARS, Frank's age will equal 5k + k = 6k

Answer: C

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