Question

Ten years ago, the age of Anand was one-third the age of Bala at that time, the present age of Bala is 12 years more than the present age of Anand. Find the present age of Anand. (in years)

Answer 1

Let the age of Anand ten yrs ago be 'x' .

Hence,Bala's age =3x

Today's age of Anand= x+10

Today's age of Bala =3x +10{12 more than today's Anand's age}

3x+10 =x+10+12

3x+10 = x+22

Therefore, x = 6yrs.

Hence, present age of Anand=x+10=16 yrs.