P is now 8 years older than Q. 17 years ago P was twice as old as Q. How old will Q be in 10 years ?
Created: 6 years ago |
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Let, the present age of P is X and Q is Y.
X = Y+8 ……………..(i)
X-17 = 2(Y-17) ………….(ii)
Evaluating eqn(ii) we get,
X-17 = 2Y-34
→X = 2Y-17 ……………..(iii)
By subtracting eqn(i) from eqn(iii) we get,
0 = Y-25
→Y = 25
So, the present age of Q is 25.
After 10 years Q will be = 25+10= 35.
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