Question

Five years ago, Anu was thrice as old as Sonu. Ten years later, Anu will be twice as old as Sonu.

How old are Anu and Sonu?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of Anu be x years andthat of Sonu be y years.

According to question

x-5=3(y-5)

x-5=3y-15

x-3y=-10.....(1)

x+10=2(y+10)

x+10=2y+20

x-2y=10......(2)

Solving (1) and (2)

y=20 years

x=50 years

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

lets Anu=50 years

sonu=20 years