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Question
After 12 years, I shall be 3 times as old as 1 was 4 years ago. Find my present age.
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Solution
Let present age = x years
According to question,
(x + 12) = 3(x – 4)
x + 12 = 3x – 12
2x = 24
⇒ x = 12 years
Present age = 12 years
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