Ashmira was 3 times as old as her daughter, two years ago. After two
years, 5 times her daughter’s age will be equal to twice her age. Find their
present ages.
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let her daughter's age before 2 years be x. Then ashmira age = 3x
at present
daughter's age = x+2
ashmira age = 3x+2
By question,
5(x+2) = 2(3x+2)
= 5x+10 = 6x+4
= 5x-6x = 4-10
= -x = -6
= x = 6
therefore her daughter's present age = x+2 = 6+2 =8 years
ashmira age = 3x+2 = 3*6+2 = 20 years
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