Question

After 24 years i shall be 3 times as old as i was 4 years .find. my present age​

Answer 1

Let present age be = y

y + 24 = 3(y - 4)

» y + 24 = 3y - 12

» 2y = 36

» y = 18 years

Answer 2

Solution :

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Let my present age be \textbf{x years}x years

According To Question [A.T.Q]

“[Me (x)] [After (+)] 24 years [shall (=)] be [3 times (×)] as [I (x)] [was (-)] 4 years ago”

x + 24 = 3(x - 4)

=> x + 24 = 3x - 12

=> x - 3x = - 12 - 24

=> - 2x = - 36

=> 2x = 36

= > x = \frac{36}{2}=>x=

2

36

=> x = 18

•°• My present age = x years=18 years.