Question

Fifteen years from now Steve's age will be four times his present age. What is his present age?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Given:

Fifteen years from now Steve's age will be four times his present age.

To Find:

Steve's present age

Solution:

The given condition can be used to form a linear equation as follows.

Let Steve's present age be 'x'

Fifteen years from now his age will be (x + 15)

According to the given condition,

    x + 15 = 4x

⇒  15 = 4x - x

⇒  15 = 3x

⇒   x =  (15/3) = 5

Hence, the present age of Steve is 5 years.