Question
When 15 years is subtracted from the present age of A
and the obtained result is divided by 4, then the present age of his nephew is obtained. If the present age of his nephew is 3 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 – 3 = 13 years Therefore, {(x – 15)/4} = 13 Or, x – 15 = 52 Or, x = 67 Therefore, present age of A = 67 years
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