Question

Ajay is younger than Vijay by 5 years. The sum of their ages is 25 years. what is ajays age

Answer 1

Let Vijay's age be x years

Let Ajay's age be x - 5 years

Given, the sum of their ages is 25 years


According to the question,

x + x - 5 = 25

2x - 5 = 25

2x = 25 + 5

2x = 30

x = $\dfrac{30}{2}$

x = 15



Age of Ajay = x - 15 = 10 years

Age of Vijay = x = 15 years

Answer 2

Let vijay's age be x years.

Ajay's age = (x-5)years

A/Q, x + x - 5 = 25

⇒ 2 x = 30

∴ x = 15

Ajay's age = 15 - 5 = 10 years