A grandmother is ten times older than his grandson. He is also63 uears older than him. Find their present ages
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Define x:
Let the grandson be x years old.
grandson = x
grandmother = 10x
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She is 63 years older:
10x - x = 63
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Solve x:
10x - x = 63
9x = 63
x = 7
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Find their present age:
grandson = x = 7
grandmother = 10x = 10 (7) = 70
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Answer: The grandson is 7 years old and the grandmother is 70 years old.
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Heya !!
Let the present age of grandson be X years.
Age of grandmother = 10X.
According to the question,
10X = X + 63
10X - X = 63
9X = 63
X = 7 years.
Present age of grandson = X = 7 years.
And,
Present age of grandmother = 10X = 70 years.
Let the present age of grandson be X years.
Age of grandmother = 10X.
According to the question,
10X = X + 63
10X - X = 63
9X = 63
X = 7 years.
Present age of grandson = X = 7 years.
And,
Present age of grandmother = 10X = 70 years.
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