Ages of two persons differ by 24 years. If 6 year ago, the elder one be 3 times as old the younger one, find their present age
Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 12,28  B) 14,30  C) 16,32  D) 18,42  E) 19,34
Explanation:   Let the age of younger person is x,   Then elder person age is (x+24)   =&gt; 3(x-6) = (x+24-6) [6 years before]   =&gt; 3x-18 = x+18   =&gt; x = 18.   So other person age is x + 24 = 42   Answer: Option 18,42
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Ages of two persons differ by 24 years. If 6 year ago, the elder one be 3 times as old the younger one, find their present age