Question

On his next birthday,one-third of Shankar's age will be 10 years. If y represents his age on his next birthday,write an equation to solve y. Also find his age now​

Answer 1

Answer:

his age now is 9 years

Step-by-step explanation:

y+1=10

y=10-1

y=9

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the age of Shankar be y

his age on his next b'day will be(y+1)

One third of his then age will be 10 years.

A.T.Q.

1/3(y+1)=10(this is the eqn. to solve the ques.)

1/3y+1/3=10

y+1=30

y=30-1

y=29

So the present age of Shankar is 29 years..

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