Question

After 32 years ,Rahim will be 5 times as old as he was 8 years ago•How old is Rahim today?

Answer 1

Let his present age be x


Before 8 years his age = x - 8

After 32 years his age = x + 32

But given his age would be 5 times after 32 years as he was 8 years before

This means,

x + 32 = 5(x - 8)

=> x + 32 = 5x - 40

=> 40 + 32 = 5x - x

=> 72 = 4x

=> x = 72/4

=> x = 18


Hence, his present age is 18years


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Answer 2

Let the present age of Rahul be x

After 32 years = x + 32

5 times as old as he was 8 years ago = 5 ( x - 8 )

ATQ,

x + 32 = 5 ( x - 8 )

x + 32 = 5x - 40

5x - x = 40 + 32

4x = 72

x = $\frac{72}{4}$

x = 18



Rahim's age = 18 years