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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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Answer» 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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