Question

Smith’s father is 34 years old. Two years from now his father’s age will be four times his present age. What is Smith’s present age?

pls solve it step by step

Answer 1

Answer:

Aathmika this is Anuksha.A from NPS Goplalapuran 7-C

The answer is = 9 :-

Father = 34 + 2

Son = x + 2

So after 2 years father will 4 the time his age

34 + 2 = 4 ( x + 2 )

36 = 4x + 8

-4x = +8 - 36

-4x = -28

both the minus get's cancelled

4x = 28

x = 7

Smith's age = 7 + 2 = 9

Ans :- Smith's present age is 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Smith’s present age is 9 years  if 34 year old smith's father will be 4 times smith's present age after 2 years.

Given:

• Smith’s father is 34 years old
• Two years from now his father’s age will be four times his present age.

To Find:

• Smith’s present age

Solution:

Assume that Smith’s present age  = x years

Four time Smith' present age = 4x years

Smith’s father Present age = 34 year

Smith’s father age after 2 years = 34 + 2 = 36 years

Equate 36 with 4x

=> 4x = 36

Dividing both sides by 4

=> x = 9

Smith’s present age  = 9 years

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