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Popular Word Problems >

5 years ago, Charlie was twice Priya's age. How old are they now if in 3 years the sum of their ages will be 76?

Solution

5 ye a rs a g o, C ha r l i e w a s tw i ce P r i y a^{'} s a g e . Ho w o l d a re t h ey n o w i f in 3 ye a rs t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w i ll b e 76 ?

Solution

Charlie^{'} s age is : 45

Priya^{'} s age is : 25

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 3 + y + 3 = 76, x - 5 = 2 (y - 5)

x + 3 + y + 3 = 76, x - 5 = 2 (y - 5) : x = 45, y = 25

Charlie^{'} s age is : 45

Priya^{'} s age is : 25

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