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Arjun is twice as old as Shriya. Five years ago his age was three times Shriya’s age. Find their present ages.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will define the variables and set up equations based on the information provided. ### Step 1: Define the Variables Let Shriya's present age be \( X \) years. ### Step 2: Express Arjun's Age According to the problem, Arjun is twice as old as Shriya. Therefore, Arjun's present age can be expressed as: \[ ...
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