Question

Tom is 3 times as old as his little brother Harry,but in 3 more years he will be only Twice as old as harry will be then .find their present ages

Answer 1

Let Harry's present age be x Tom's present age = 3x After 3 years, Harry's age = x + 3Tom's age  = 3x+ 3 A.T.Q. 3x + 3 = 2 ( x + 3 ) 3x + 3 = 2x + 6 3x - 2x = 6 - 3 x = 3Herry's Present age = x =  3 Tom's Present age   =  3x = 3 * 3 = 9