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Arun is twice as old as Shreet 5 years ago his age was three times shree age find their present ages​

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Hi !

Answer:

2x - 5=3 (x-5)

2x - 5 =3x - 15

2x - 3x= -15 + 5

-x =-10

x = 10 years

Shriya present age 10 years

Arjun is twice as old as Shriya, therefore Arjun present age is 2x= 2×10= 20 years

Shriya present age 10 years and Arjun present age 20 years.

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