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Abhi is twice as old as his daughter. Five years ago, his age was four times his daughter's age. If the present age of the daugheter is x yr. then

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`2 (x-5) = 4 (2x - 5)`

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`2 (x -5) = 4 (2 x +5)`

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`4 (x -5) = 2x - 5`

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`4 (x +5) = 2 (2x - 5)`

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To solve the problem, we will set up equations based on the information given in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Variables:** - Let the present age of Abhi's daughter be \( x \) years. - Since Abhi is twice as old as his daughter, Abhi's present age will be \( 2x \) years. 2. **Determine Ages 5 Years Ago:** - Five years ago, the daughter's age was \( x - 5 \) years. - Five years ago, Abhi's age was \( 2x - 5 \) years. 3. **Set Up the Equation:** - According to the problem, five years ago, Abhi's age was four times his daughter's age. This can be expressed as: \[ 2x - 5 = 4(x - 5) \] 4. **Expand and Simplify the Equation:** - Expanding the right side: \[ 2x - 5 = 4x - 20 \] - Now, rearranging the equation to isolate \( x \): \[ 2x - 4x = -20 + 5 \] \[ -2x = -15 \] \[ 2x = 15 \] \[ x = \frac{15}{2} = 7.5 \] 5. **Conclusion:** - The present age of Abhi's daughter is \( 7.5 \) years, and Abhi's present age is \( 2 \times 7.5 = 15 \) years.
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