Question

Priya is 5 times older than her daughter Reeta. 5 years ago Priya was 9 times older than her daughter Reeta. find their present age.​

Answer 1

present ages,

Reeta's age = x.

Priya's age = 5x.

5 years ago,

reeta's age = x - 5 years.

priya's age = 5x = 5×10 = 50 years.

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5x-5=9×(x-5).

5x-5=9x-45.

5x-9x=-45+5.

-4x= -40.

x = -40÷-4.

x=10.

so,

reeta's age = x = 10.

priya's age =