Question

Ravi is 40 years older than Tony. In five years, he will be twice as old as Tony. Find their present ages.​

Answer 1

Answer:

ravi is 40 years older than tony. in 5 years, ravi would be twice the age of tony. the current age of ravi and tony.

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Equations:

r = t + 40

r + 5 = 2(t + 5)

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Substitute for "f" and solve for "t"::

t+40 + 5 = 2t + 10

t = 35 (tony's age now)

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Solve for "r"::

r = t + 40 = 75 (ravi's age now)