Question

Lata is 3 times as old as her little sister Mahi, but in 3 more years she will be twice as old as Mahi will be then. Find their present ages.
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Answer 1

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

let age of mahi be x

therefore age of lata=3x

a/q

3x+3=2(x+3)

=2x+6

x=3

therefore mahi present age is 3×3=9

Answer 2

Answer:

Let mahi present age be x lata's present age = 3x After 3 years, Harry's age = x + 3 Tom's age = 3x+ 3 A.T.Q. 3x + 3 = 2 ( x + 3 ) 3x + 3 = 2x + 6. 3x - 2x = 6 - 3 x = 3 mahi's Present age = x = 3 latas Present age = 3x = 3 * 3 = 9