Question

. In 34 years Ramesh will be three times as old as he is now. Find his present age.
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Answer 1

Answer:

He is 17 years old

let the present age be x

after 34years his age will be x +34

so,

x + 34 = 3x

2x = 34

x = 17 years

Answer 2

Answer :-

• The present age of Ramesh is 17 years.

Given :-

• In 34 years Ramesh will be three times as old as he is now.

To Find :-

• Present age of Ramesh.

Solution :-

Let

• Present age of Ramesh be x

After 34 years

• Age of Ramesh will be x + 34

Given

• After 24 years Ramesh will be three times as old as he is now

According to question :-

⇒ x + 34 = 3x

⇒ 34 = 3x - x

⇒ 34 = 2x

⇒ x = 34/2

⇒ x = 17

Hence, the present age of Ramesh is 17 years.