Question

The difference between Rajesh’s age and Mahesh’s age is 10 years. 5 years ago, Mahesh’s age was twice that of Rajesh. Find their present ages.

Answer 1

Answer: The present age of Mahesh and Rajesh are 25 and 15 .

Step-by-step explanation: Let the present age of Mahesh and Rajesh be x and y,

x - y = 10

x = 10 + y      (1)

x - 5 = 2( y - 5)

x - 5 = 2y - 10

x - 2y = -10 + 5

x - 2y = -5       (2)

10 + y - 2y = -5       { From equation (1)}

10 - y = -5

-y = -5 - 10

- y = -15

y = 15

Put the value of y in equation (1),

x = 10 + 15

x = 25

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