Question

(D) &
001 A
5. The ages of Ram and Shyam differ by
16 years. 6 years ago, Shyam's age was thrice as
that of Ram's. Find their present ages.
(A) 14 years, 30 years
(B) 12 years, 28 years
(C) 16 years, 34 years
(D) 18 years, 38 years​

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) 14 years, 30 years

Explanation:

let ram age= x and sham age = y

x-y = 16

x = 16 + y .....(i)

6 years ago

(x-6) = 3(y-6)

x-6 = 3y -18 .....(ii)

putting eq. (i) in eq. (ii)

16 + y - 6 = 3y - 18

10 + y = 3y - 18

10+18=3y-y

28 = 2y

y = 14

ram age = 14 + 16 = 30

shyam age = 14