Question

shalin mother age is thrice the age of Shalin. after 5years, the ratio of their ages will be 5:2 find their present ages? ​

Answer 1

Shalin age =x, mother=3x

3x+5/x+5=5/2

6x+10=5x+25

6x-5x=15

Salin's age x=15

Salin's mother's age is 15*3=45

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Answer 2

let the present age of shalin=x
his mother=3x
ATQ

(x+5)/(3x+5)=2/5
5x+25=6x+10
25-10=6x-5x
15=x
shalin present age is 15years
her mother is 45years