SOLUTION: The present age of Raman's mother is three times the present age Raman. After 5 years their ages will add to 66 years. Find their present ages
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Question 1071375: The present age of Raman's mother is three times the present age Raman. After 5 years their ages will add to 66 years. Find their present ages Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The present age of Raman's mother is three times the present age Raman.
m = 3r
After 5 years their ages will add to 66 years.
(m+5) + r+5) = 66
m + r + 10 = 66
m + r = 66 - 10
m + r = 56
replace m with 3r, from the 1st statement
3r + r = 56
4r = 56
r = 56/4
r = 14 yrs Raman's age
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