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