The ages of Smirthi and Samantha vary by 16 years, Six years ago, Deepika’s age was three times as that of Smirthi’s, find their current ages.	Choose the correct choice
A) 20  B) 50  C) 40  D) 30  E) 45
30   30   Let Smirthi’s age = A years   So, 30eepika’s age = (A + 16) years   Also, 3(A – 6) = A + 16 – 6 or, A = 14   Smirthi’s age = 14 years   and, 30eepika’s age = 14 + 16= 
<gadget id="calculator">14 + 16</gadget>
<output>30</output>
30 years
<result>D</result>
The ages of Smirthi and Samantha vary by 16 years, Six years ago, Deepika’s age was three times as that of Smirthi’s, find their current ages.