Question

Ten years ago harry was half of gym in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 2:3 then what will be the total of their present ages

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Answer 2

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Let Harry's age 10 yrs ago=x yrs

and Gym's age 10 yrs ago=2x yrs

Harry's present age= x+10

Gym's present age= 2x+10

Given,

x+10/2x+10 = 2/3

3x+30 = 4x+20

x=10

So Harry's present age=x+10=10+10 = 20 yrs

And Gym's present age= 2x+10= 2(10)+10 = 30yrs

So, sum of heir present ages= 20+30 = 50 yrs

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