If 5 years are added to a man's present age and that age is tripled he will be 84 what is his present age?
If 5 years are added to a man's present age and that age is tripled he will be 84 what is his present age?
Explanation
Let's denote the man's present age as x.
(x + 5) * 3 = 84
x + 5 = 84 / 3
x + 5 = 28
x = 28 - 5
x = 23