Question

lakshman is three times as old as his son,in 12 years time he will be twice as old as his son .the present age of lakshman is​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let lakshman's son's age be x

lakshman's age 3x

after 12 yrs

his son's age =x+12

and,lakshman's age =3x+12

also lakshman's age =2(x+12)

=2x+24

a/q

3x+12=2x+24

3x-2x=24-12

x=12

therefore,lakshman's age =3x12

=36yrs