Question

After 6 years rima will be twice as old as she was 8 years ago . Her present age is

Answer 1

Given : After 6 years Rima will be twice as old as she was 8 years ago.

To find : Her present age

Solution :

Let her present age be x.

Rima's age after 6 years :

$x + 6$

Rima's age 8 years ago:

$x - 8$

According to the question, equation is:

$2 \times (x - 8) = x + 6$

$2x - 16 = x + 6$

$x = 22$

Therefore Rima's present age is 22 years.