the ratio of two students is 3:2. one is older to the other by 5 years. what is the age of the younger student ?
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Let the age of older one is 2x
And younger one is 3x
3x+5=2x
3x-2x=-5
-x=-5
x=5
Hence,
Age of younger one is 2x=2×5=10 years
Let the age of older one is 2x
And younger one is 3x
3x+5=2x
3x-2x=-5
-x=-5
x=5
Hence,
Age of younger one is 2x=2×5=10 years
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