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?

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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?
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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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