Question

After 12 years I shall be 3 times as old as I was 4 years ago. Find my age
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Answer 1

Answer:

12 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the present age be x years.

Age 4 years ago= x-4

Age after 12 years= x+12

According to the question,

3(x-4)=x+12

3x-12=x+12

3x-x=12+12

2x=24

x=12

Therefore, present age=x=12 years.