Question

The ages of 2 persons differs by 20 years
5 years ago. The elder one was 5 times as old
as the Younger one, what is their present ages?
years?

Answer 1

Answer:

Let their ages be x and (x + 20) years.

5 (x - 5) = (x + 20 - 5) or 4x = 40 or x = 10.

Their present ages are 30 years and 10 years.