Question

If Riya's age is four times the age of Siya and if Riya's age is 24 yrs , find the age difference between Riya and Siya ?
A) 2 yrs
B) 12 yrs
C) 18 yrs
D) 6 yrs

Answer 1

Answer:   C) 18 yrs 

Explanation:

Let Siya's age = x

Then Riya's age = 4x

But given Riya's age = 24

=> 4x = 24 => x = 6

Hence Siya's age = 6 yrs

=> The age difference = 24 - 6 = 18 yrs.

Answer 2

Q:

If Riya's age is four times the age of Siya and if Riya's age is 24 yrs , find the age difference between Riya and Siya ? 

A) 2 yrs
B) 12 yrs
C) 18 yrs
D) 6 yrs

Answer:   C) 18 yrs 

Explanation:

Let Siya's age = p

Then Riya's age = 4p

But given Riya's age = 24

=> 4p = 24 => p = 6

Therefore Siya's age = x = 6 yrs

=> The age difference = 24 - p = 24 - 6 = 18 yrs.