Question

The sum of one half of Abdul's age and 44 is equal to his father's age. If Abdul's father is 54 years old, how old is Abdul?

Answer 1

Form the equations first. Assume Abdul's age as X.

Answer 2

@ranga

Answer 3

Father's age = 54 (given)
Let Abdul's age be x.
What is one half of Abdul's age?

Answer 4

i dont understand but we dont know his age yet?

Answer 5

We assumed Abdul's age is x.
So half his age is: x / 2.

Answer 6

"The sum of one half of Abdul's age and 44 is equal to his father's age"

Therefore, x/2 + 44 = 54
Solve for x.

Answer 7

so x=20

Answer 8

@ranga

Answer 9

Yes.

Answer 10

So Abdul is 20 years old.
Half of Abdul's age is 10 when added to 44 gives 54 which is his father's age.