The ages of two persons differ by 20 years. If 5 years ago, the elder one be 5 times as old as the younger one, their present ages (in years) are respectively
Let their ages be x and (x + 20) years. 5 (x - 5) = (x + 20 - 5) or 4x = 40 or x = 10. Their present ages are 30 years and 10 years
Let their ages be x and (x + 20) years.
5 (x - 5) = (x + 20 - 5) or 4x = 40 or x = 10.
Their present ages are 30 years and 10 years
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