Question

7) Peter is five times as old as his grandson, James. After six years, James will be 24 years
old. How old is Peter now?
for class 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let x be the age of Peter-

x×6 years= 24 years

x=24/6

=4 years

Peter is 4 years old now

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Answer 2

Present age of James= x
Age of Peter. =5x
After six years
James age. =X+6
Peter’s age. =5x+6
But given age of James. = 24
So. x+6=24
x = 18

James’s present age =18
Peter’s present age. =90