SOLUTION: 11. In 15 years time, Kumar will be four times as old as he is now. How old is Kumar now

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Question 389573: 11. In 15 years time, Kumar will be four times as old as he is now. How old is Kumar now
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

I. Assigning the variable       

Let x represent Kumar's age NOW 

II.Writing as we Read***

  x + 15 = 4x

III.Solving for x

      15 = 3x

        x = 5, Kumar's age NOW

      

IV. CHECKING Our Answer***

   5 + 15 = 4*5 = 20