Math, asked by geniuscientist978, 1 year ago

Three years ago he was 5 years older than anushka if he is now twice as old as she is find their present ages

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Answered by jinadevkv
7

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets his age be 'x' and Anushka's age be 'y'

(x-3) = 5 (y-3)

x-3 = 5y - 15     y = (x + 12) / 5

Now his age is twice that of Anushka's

x = 2y

ie, x = 2 * (x+12) / 5

5x = 2x + 24

3x = 24

x = 24/3 = 8

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