Question

Leo is three times older than mark. If the sum of their age is 32, how old is Leo

Answer 1

Answer: Leo is 24 years old,

Explanation:

Let 'x' denotes the age of Mark.

Given , Leo is three times older than Mark.

i.e. Expression for Leo's age =
`3x`

Since , sum of their age is 32, then

`x+3x=32\\\\\Rightarrow\ 4x=32`

Now , divide both sides by 4 to get the value of x.

`x=(32)/(4)\Rightarrow x=8`

Thus , Age of Mark = 8 years

Age of Leo = 3 (8) = 24 years

Therefore , Leo is 24 years old.