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Sum of the present ages of Mälisli ald Us 31. Manish's age 3 years ago was 4 tinghe age of Savita. Find their present ages.4n:

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Let, the age of manish =xAge of savita = y____,

x+y = 31 ---1equation ______

3 years ago, Manish's age = (x-3) yearsSavita's age = (y-3) years ___________According to the given information,

(x-3) =4(y-3)

x-3 =4y -12

x =4y -12 +3

x = 4y -9

Putting the value of x in equation 1,

x +y =314y -9 +y =315y =31+9

5y =40

y =40/5y =8

Putting the value of y in 1equation,

x+y =31x +8=31

x =31-8x =23 Age of manish =x =23 years

Age of savita =y =8 years



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