Ali is now 4 times as old as his brother Usman. In 1 year Ali will be 3 times as old as Usman will be then. How old was Ali two years ago?
let x = Usman's age now 4 x=Ali's age now x+1 = Usman's age in 1 year 4 x+1=Ali's age in 1 year 4 x+1= 3(x+1) 4 x+1= 3 x+3 x=2 Ali is now 8, so 2 years ago he was 6.
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Read the MCQ statement: Ali is now 4 times as old as his brother Usman. In 1 year Ali will be 3 times as old as Usman will be then. How old was Ali two years ago? , keenly and apply the method you have learn through the video lessons for Age Problems to give the answer. Record your answer and check its correct answer and video explanation for MCQ No. 536-13303.