Question

8 years hence, Ajay will be 3 times as old as he was 8 years ago. How old is he now?

Answer 1

Answer:

Ajay's present age is 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Ajay's present age be x

∴ Ajay's age 8 years later = x + 8

& Ajay's age 8 years ago = x - 8

According to the question,

x + 8 = 3 (x - 8)

x + 8 = 3x - 24

x - 3x = -24 -8

-2x = -32

2x = 32

x = $\frac{32}{2}$

x = 16

∴ Ajay's present age is 16