Question

After 15 years, Roy will be 4 times as old as he is now. what is his present age?

Answer 1

Hey mate!

Here is your answer

x + 15 = 4x

4x - x = q5

3x = 15

Hence x = 15/3

Therefore x = 5

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Answer 2

Answer:

Roy's present age is 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us Roy present age is x.

Then, according to question,

after 15 years, Roy will be 4 times as old as he is now,

⇒ x + 15 = 4x

⇒ 4x - x = 15

⇒ 3x = 15

⇒ x = 15/3

⇒ x = 5

Therefore, Roy's present age is 5.