Question
When 10 years is subtracted from the present age of A
and the obtained result is divided by 2, then the present age of his nephew is obtained. If the present age of his nephew is 5 years less than the present age of A’s son who is 16 years old, then find the present age of A.Solution
Let the Present age of A be ‘x’ years Present age of his nephew = 16 – 5 = 11 years Therefore, {(x – 10)/2} = 11 Or, x – 10 = 22 Or, x = 32 Therefore, present age of A = 32 years
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