Question

After 32 years from now , a boy will be 5 time as old as he was 8 years back.How old is the boy now?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let d present age be x.

32 years from now = x+32

8 years back = x-8

5 times of x-8= 5(x-8)

Equate what you have..x+32=5(x-8)

X+32=5x-40

5x-x=32+40

4x=72

X=72÷4

=18

Answer 2

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let be the present age of a boy is x

5(x-8)=x+32

5x-40=x+32

5x-x=32+40

4x=72

x=18

Ans present age of a boy is 18 years