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Aman’s age is three times his son’s age. Ten years ago he was five times his son’s age. Find their present ages.

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present age of aman=3x
present age of his son=x
According to Question
3x-10=5(x-10)
3x-10=5x-50
2x=40
x=20 years
present age of aman = 3x=3*20= 60years
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