Question

The average age of a and b, 2 years ago was 26. If the age of a 5 years hence is 40 yrs, and b is 5 years younger to c, then find the difference between the age of a and c

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the present age of A and B be x and y respectively

2 years ago, average

(X-2+y-2)/2=26. =)x+y=52+4=56. ……………(1)

X+5=40 (given)

X=35 ,putting in (1) we get y=21

C’s age=Y+5=21+5=26

A’s age=x=35, C’s age=26

Difference=9 years

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