Question

fourteen years ago Sourabh was one third of his present age what is his age?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

present age be x

fourteen yrs ago x-14

A.T.Q

x-14=1/3*x

x-14=x/3

3x-42=x

3x-x=42

2x=42

x=42/2

x=21

so the present age of Sourabh is 21 n fourteen yrs ago =7yrs

Answer 2

let present age of sourabh be 'x'

14 years ago,

it means x -14

so,

x-14=(1/3)x

x-14=x/3

x-x/3=14

2x/3=14

2x=14×3

x=42/2

x=21

so sourab present age is 21

hope this answer is correct