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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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Let Shriya`'`s present age is `x` years. Then, Arjun`'`s present age will be `2x` years.
Five years ago,
`3(x-5) = (2x-5)`
`3x-15 = 2x -5=> x = 10`
Shriya`'`s present age is `10` years.
Arjun`'`s present age is `20` years.
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