Question

A grandfather is ten times older than his granddaughter. he is also 54 greater than her. find the present age​

Answer 1

Given :-

• A grandfather is ten times older than his granddaughter.

•He is also 54 greater than her.

To Find :-

• What are their present ages?

Solution :-

Let the age if granddaughter be x years.

As per question :-

The age of grandfather will be 10x years.

According to the question :-

Given that,

he is also 54 greater than her.

Therefore,

10x = x +54

⟼ 10x -x = 54

⟼ 9x = 54

⟼ x = 54 /9

$⟼x = 6$

Hence, the age of granddaughter is = 6 years.

The age of grandfather is = 10x = 10 × 6 =60 years.

Answer 2

Answer:

Given :-

• A grandfather is ten times older than his granddaughter.

•He is also 54 greater than her.

To Find :-

• What are their present ages?

Solution :-

Let the age if granddaughter be x years.

As per question :-

The age of grandfather will be 10x years.

According to the question :-

Given that,

he is also 54 greater than her.

Therefore,

10x = x +54

⟼ 10x -x = 54

⟼ 9x = 54

⟼ x = 54 /9

⟼x = 6⟼x=6

Hence, the age of granddaughter is = 6 years.

The age of grandfather is = 10x = 10 × 6 =60 years.