Question

Bengie is thrice as old as Albert. Seven years ago the sum of their ages was 18. How old is Albert now?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

The present age of albert is 8 years.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the data given in the question,

Let the age of Albert be $x$

So, the age of Bengie will be $3x$

Seven years ago,

Age of Albert = $x-7$

Age of Bengie = $3x-7$

sum of their ages were 18. So,

$(x-7) +(3x-7) = 18\\4x-14=18\\4x=32\\x=8$

So, the present age of albert ($x$) = 8years

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