Question

After 14 years, I shall be three times as old I was four years ago. My present age is:
(a) 15 years
(b) 16 years
(c) 13 years
(d) 10 years

Answer 1

Answer:

u are c)13 yrs old

Step-by-step explanation:

ur age 4 yrs ago = x-4

ur age 14yrs later=x+14

acc to the ques

3(x-4)=x+14

3x-12=x+14

3x-x=14+12

2x=26

x=13

hope it helps you

Answer 2

Answer :

(c) 13 years

Solution :

Let your present age be x years .

Thus ,

• Your age after 14 years = (x + 14) years

• Your age 4 years ago = (x - 4) years

Now ,

According to the question ,

After 14 years , you will be three times as old you were four years ago .

Thus ,

=> x + 14 = 3(x - 4)

=> x + 14 = 3x - 12

=> 14 + 12 = 3x - x

=> 26 = 2x

=> 2x = 26

=> x = 26/2

=> x = 13

Hence ,

Required answer is 13 years .

(option C)