Question

arpit is twice as old as pratima. if arpit was 2 times as old as pratima was 6 years ago , find their present ages .

pls solve with full explanation​

Answer 1

Answer:

Pratima's age = 18 years

Arpit's age = 2(18) = 36 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Pratima's age be = x

Arpit = Twice as old as Pratima = 2x

Six years ago

Pratima = (x - 6) yrs

Arpit's age = (2x - 6) yrs

Given,

Arpit was 5/2 times as old as Pratima was 6 years ago

(it's 5/2 not 2 times. Your question is wrong)

(2x - 6) = 5/2(x - 6)

2 (2x - 6) = 5 (x - 6)

4x - 12 = 5x - 30

4x - 5x = -30 + 12

-1x = -18

x = 18

Therefore, Pratima's age = 18 years

Arpit's age = 2(18) = 36 years

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