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Ashwin is 26 years older than his son Ajay. After 10 years, he will be thrice as old as Ajay. Find their present ages.

Solution

A s h w in i s 26 ye a rs o l d er t han hi s so n A ja y . A f t er 10 ye a rs, h e w i ll b e t h r i ce a s o l d a s A ja y . F in d t h e i r p rese n t a g es .

Solution

Ashwin^{'} s age is : 29

Ajay^{'} s age is : 3

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 10 = 3 (x - 26 + 10)

Solve for

x, x + 10 = 3 (x - 26 + 10) : x = 29

Find age

Ashwin^{'} s age is : 29

Ajay^{'} s age is : 3

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