Question

Five years ago, Juliet was three times as old as Will. If Juliet is currently twice as old as Will, how old is Juliet?*

Answer 1

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Let the present age of will be X years.


Age of Juliet = 2X years.




5 years ago age of will = ( X - 5 ) years.


5 years ago age of Juliet = ( 2X - 5 ) years.


According to the question,





2X - 5 = 3 ( X - 5 )



2X - 5 = 3X - 15



3X - 2X = -5 + 15





X = 10 years.




Present age of will = X = 10 years.


Present age of Juliet = 2X = 20 years.

Answer 2

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let present age of will and Juliet is x and 2x.



A/q,


3 ( x - 5 ) = 2x - 5


3x - 15 = 2x - 5


3x - 2x = -5 + 15


x = 10 years.

present age of Juliet = 2x = 20 years.