George is four times as old as jhon.
After 8 years he will be twice as old as jhon. find the present age of george
Answers
Answered by
16
Answer:
let John's present age be x
George 's present age = 4x
equation =
4x + 8 = 2(x + 8)
4x + 8 = 2x + 16
4x = 2x + 16 - 8
4x = 2x + 8
4x - 2x = 8
2x = 8
x = 8/2 = 4
George's present age = 4x = 4 × 4 = 16
pls mark me as the brainliest
Similar questions