mona's father is thrice as old as mona after 12 years,his age will be twice that of his daughter. find their present ages.
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Let the present age of mona be a
Age of father = 3a
According to question,
After 12 years, mona's father's age will be twice of mona's age
=> 2 ( a + 12) = 3a + 12
=> 2a + 24 = 3a + 12
=> 3a - 2a = 24 - 12
=> a = 12
Mona's present age = 12 years
Mona's father's present age = 36 years
Age of father = 3a
According to question,
After 12 years, mona's father's age will be twice of mona's age
=> 2 ( a + 12) = 3a + 12
=> 2a + 24 = 3a + 12
=> 3a - 2a = 24 - 12
=> a = 12
Mona's present age = 12 years
Mona's father's present age = 36 years
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