SOLUTION: Shyam and Haru's present total age is 50 yrs. 20 yrs before the age of Haru is twice than shyam. What is the present age of Haru and Shyam?

Question 756313: Shyam and Haru's present total age is 50 yrs. 20 yrs before the age of Haru is twice than shyam. What is the present age of Haru and Shyam?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Shyam and Haru's present total age is 50 yrs. 20 yrs before the age of Haru is twice than shyam. What is the present age of Haru and Shyam?
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Equations:
s + h = 50
h-20 = 2(s-20)
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Rearrange:
s + h = 50
2s- h = 20
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3s = 70
s = 23 yrs 4 months
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h = 50 - 23.33 = 26 yrs 8 months
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Stan H.
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