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Two years ago, Mihir's age was 2 times of her son's age and after 2 years, 3 times of his age will be equal to 5 times his son's age. Find the present age of Mihir . |
18 years 36 years 24 years 42 years |
18 years |
Let the present age of Mihir = 2x + 2 present age of Mihir's son = x + 2 Now, after 2 years According to question , 3 ( 2x + 4) = 5 ( x+ 4) 6x + 12 = 5x + 20 x = 8 years present age of Mihir = 2(8) + 2 = 18
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