Question

Remya is 3 times as old as her cousin. The total of their ages is 36 years. How old is Remya's cousin?

• A. 8 years
• B. 9 years
• C. 27 years
• D. 32 years

Answer 1

The correct option is B 9 years

Let Remya’s cousin age be $x$.

Then Remya’s age is $3x$.

Given that total of their ages is $36$.

$x+3x=36$

$4x=36$

$x=\frac{36}{4}=9$

Remya's cousin is 9 years old.