Question

Aaron is 5 years younger than Ron. Four years later, Ron will be twice as old as Aaron. Find their present ages.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Aaron = 5

Ron = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

So 4 years later, Aaron will be 9 years old and Ron will be 14 years old.

Answer 2

Given:

• Aaron is 5 years younger than Ron.
• Four years later, Ron will be twice as old as Aaron

To Find:

• Find their present ages

Solution:

Let the age of Aaron be x

Age of Ron be x + 5

After four years,

• Aaron's age = (x + 4)
• Ron's age = (x + 5 + 4) = (x + 9)

According to Question,

➞ 2(x + 4) = (x + 9)

➞ 2x + 8 = x + 9

➞ 2x - x = 9 - 8

➞ x = 1

Present ages,

• Aaron's age = 1 years
• Ron's age = 1 + 5 = 6 years

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