Question 1
If Eleanor were 8 years younger, she would be 1/3 of Yash's age 9 years from now. If Eleanor is 38 years younger than Yash, find Eleanor's present age.
Let Yash = 72, then Eleanor = 34
Check: (34 - 8) = 1/3 × (72 + 9)
26 = 1/3 × 81 ✓
Check: (34 - 8) = 1/3 × (72 + 9)
26 = 1/3 × 81 ✓