Question

Laxmi's father is 49years old. He is four years older than three times laxmi's age . What is laxmi' s age.

Answer 1

Let laxmi's age be a

According to question,

3a + 4 = 49

=> 3a = 49 - 4

=> 3a = 45

=> a = 15

Lakshmi's age = 15 years

Answer 2

Given, age of laxmi's father = 49 years


According to the question,


4 + three times of laxmi's age = her fathers age


4 + 3 laxmi's age = 49


=> 3 laxmi's age = 45

=> laxmi's age = 15 years





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