Question

After 12 years, I shall be 3 times as old as 1 was 4 years ago. Find my present age.

Answer 1

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