Question

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

Answer 1

let "x" be Vicky's present age

According to given condition

x + 32 = 5(x - 8)

x + 32 = 5x - 40

5x - x = 32 + 40

4x = 72

x = 13

Hence, Vicky is 13 years old today.

Answer 2

Let Vicky has an age of x today.

After 32 years , his age will be = x + 32.

Before 8 years, his years were x - 8.

A/Q,

x + 32 = 5(x - 8)

=> x + 32 = 5x - 40

=> 72 = 4x

=> x = 72/4 = 18

Hence, his age is 18 years.

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Kshitij