Question

In 5 years time,Reshma will be 3 times old as she was 9 years ago.how old is she now?

Answer 1

Let present age be=x
9 yrs ago she was=x-9
5 yrs after=3(x-9)
=3x-27
A.T.Q.-
(x-9)+5=3x-27
x-4=3x-27
23=2x
x=23÷2
x=11 years and 6 months

Answer 2

Let the present age of reshma be x
age after five years = x+5
age 9 years ago = x-9
as per question

x+5=3 (x-9)
x+5=3x-27
5+27=3x-x
32=2x
32÷2=x
x= 16

reshma is 16 years old