Question

Ram is 20 years older than Sam. In 5 years, Ram will be twice old as Sam .Find their present ages.

Answer 1

Sam=x Ram=x+20 in 5 years they will be Sam=x+5. Ram=x+20+5=x+25 also Ram will be twice old as sam so Ram=2Sam. X+25=2(x+5). X+25=2x+10. X=15 so sam will be 15 years old and Ram 2•15=30

Answer 2

Sam is 15 years old and Ram is 35.

in five years Sam will be 20 and Ram will be 40, which is twice as old in age.