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Rahul is thrice as old as Sulekha. Four years ago his age was four times Sulekha's age. The present age of Rahul is ___________. |
Answer» Answer:-★ First let US define x: Let SULEKHA be x years old. Rahul will be 3x _____________________________________★ Second, find their age 4 years ago: Four years ago, Sulekha = x - 4 Rahul = 3x - 4 ______________________________________★ Third, form equation: Four years ago, Rahul's age was 4 times Sulekha's age: 3x - 4 = 4(x - 4) _____________________________________★ Fourth, solve x: 3x - 4 = 4(x - 4) 3x - 4 = 4x - 16 x = 12 ______________________________________
Sulekha = x = 12 years old Ruhul = 3x = 3(12) = 36 years old _____________________________________Hence, Sulekha is 12 years old and Ruhul is 36 years old. ______________________________________ |
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