Two years hence, Rakesh's brother will be four times as old as Rakesh will be in the next year . When Rakesh's present age is added to his brother's present age , the total is 52 What are the present ages of Rakesh and his brother?
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Let Rskesh's present age be x and his brother y
y +2 = 4 (x+1).......(1)
x +y = 52......(2)
From (1):
y +2 = 4x + 4
From (2) y = 52 - x
put this value of y in above equation
52- x +2 = 4x +4
5x= 50
x = 50/5 = 10
y = 52-10 = 42
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