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5 Ramu's father is 59 years old. His age is:20 years more than three times Ramu's.:age. What is Ramu's age?

Solution

5 R am u^{'} s f a t h er i s 59 ye a rs o l d . H i s a g e i s : 20 ye a rs m ore t han t h ree t im es R am u^{'} s . : a g e . Wha t i s R am u^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Ramu^{'} s age is : x

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

5 x = 59

Solve for

x, 5 x = 59 : x = \frac{59}{5}

Find Ramu's age

: x

Ramu^{'} s age is : x

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