Question

suraj is six year older than suman. Five year ago Suraj was 3 times as old as Suman. What are their present ages??

Answer 1

Hi,

At present,
________
Age of the Suman = x years

Suraj age = ( x + 6 ) years

5 years ago
_________

Age of Suman = ( x - 5 ) years

Suraj age = ( x + 6 - 5 )

= ( x + 1 ) years

According to the problem given,

x + 1 = 3(x - 5 )

x + 1 = 3x - 15

1 + 15 = 3x - x

16 = 2x

x = 16/2

x = 8 years

Therefore ,

At present,

Suman age = x = 8 years

Suraj age = x + 6 = 8 + 6 = 14

years

I hope this helps you.

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