Question

priya 's brother is 8 years older than Priya the sum of three ages is 40 what are their ages. ​

Answer 1

Let the present age of Priya be x years

Priya's brother is 8 years older than Priya

∴ Present age of Priya = x + 8 years

Sum of their age is 40 years


According to the given condition

x + x + 8 = 40

☛ 2x + 8 = 40

☛ 2x = 40 - 8

☛ 2x = 32

∴ x = 16


∴ Present age of Priya ☛ x years

☛ $\boxed{\boxed{\textsf{16\:years}}}$


∴ Present age of Priya's brother ☛ x + 8 years

☛ 16 + 8

☛ $\boxed{\boxed{\textsf{24\:years}}}$

Answer 2

let the age of Priya be x.

so Priyas bro is x+8 yrs.

according to the question, x+x+8=40.

                                           2x=32

                                          x=16.

so Priya is 16 yrs old and her bro is 24 yrs old.

hope it helps!!!