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In 6 years, Mariya will be as old as Vikram is now. In 2 years, Vikram will be 3 times older than Mariya. Find their ages now.
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In 6 years, Mariya will be as old as Vikram is now. In 2 years, Vikram will be 3 times older than Mariya. Find their ages now.

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Considering Vikram is X years old today. Mariya's age would be X-6

In 2 years

X + 2 = 3(X-4)
Given that Vikram would be 3 times older than Mariya

X+2 = 3x - 12

2x = 14

X = 7

Vikram is 7 years old today and Mariya is 1.
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