Rakesh is twice as old as vivek.In 12 years time,their combined ages will be six times that of vivek's present age. What are their present ages?
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Vivek age be x yrs
Rakesh 2x yrs
3x+24=6x
X=8 yr
Rakesh 2x yrs
3x+24=6x
X=8 yr
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Let the age of Rakesh be 2X and the age of Vivek as X.
After 12 years i.e. 2X + 12 and X + 12 their combined ages will be 6 times present age of vivek.Then,
2X+12+X+12=6X
3X+24=6X
24=6X-3X
3X=24
X=24/3=8
Then their present ages will be
Vivek=8 years
Rakesh=2(8)=16 years.
After 12 years i.e. 2X + 12 and X + 12 their combined ages will be 6 times present age of vivek.Then,
2X+12+X+12=6X
3X+24=6X
24=6X-3X
3X=24
X=24/3=8
Then their present ages will be
Vivek=8 years
Rakesh=2(8)=16 years.
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