Question

Nishant is three times as old as Prashant. Hemant is 2yrs older than Prashant. Together their ages add up to 62yrs. How old is Hemant??​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Given:

Nishant is three times as old as Prashant

Hemant is 2yrs older than Prashant

Their ages sum to 62yrs

Simplification:

let Prashant age be: x

Nishant age will be: 3x

Then Hemant age will be: x+2

Solution:

: x+3x+(x+2) = 62

: 4x+(x+2) = 62

: 5x + 2 = 62

: 5x = 62-2

: 5x = 60

: x = 60/5

: x = 12

Their ages:

Prashant: 12 years

Nishant: 12x3 = 36 years

Hemant age= 12+2 = 14 years

12 years, 36 years and 14 years.

So, Hemant age is 14 years.

Verification:

12+36+14 = 62

48+14 = 62

62 = 62

The answer is verified!