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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 ___________.

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Answer:-

First let US define x:

Let SULEKHA be x years old.

Rahul will be 3x

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Second, find their age 4 years ago:

Four years ago,

Sulekha = x - 4

Rahul = 3x - 4

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Third, form equation:

Four years ago, Rahul's age was 4 times Sulekha's age:

3x - 4 = 4(x - 4)

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Fourth, solve x:

3x - 4 = 4(x - 4)

3x - 4 = 4x - 16

x = 12

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\bigstar Fifth, find their age:

Sulekha = x = 12 years old

Ruhul = 3x = 3(12) = 36 years old

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Hence, Sulekha is 12 years old and Ruhul is 36 years old.

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