3 years ago, the age of a boy was y years. His age 2 years ago was (y - 2) years. State whether the statement is true or false.

Solution:

Given, the age of a boy 3 years ago was y years.

His age 2 years ago was (y - 2) years.

We have to determine if the given statement is true or false.

Three years ago, age of a boy = y years.

Present age of a boy = y + 3 years

Two years ago, age of a boy = y + 3 - 2

= y + 1 years

Therefore, the age of a boy 2 years ago was (y + 1) years.

✦ Try This: 5 years ago, the age of a boy was x years. His age 3 years ago was (x - 3) years. State whether the statement is true or false.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 2

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 33

3 years ago, the age of a boy was y years. His age 2 years ago was (y - 2) years. State whether the statement is true or false.

Summary:

The given statement, ”3 years ago, the age of a boy was y years. His age 2 years ago was (y - 2) years” is false.

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