Problems based on Ages

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In 2002, Meenu's age was one-third of the age of Meera, whereas in 2010, Meenu's age was half the age of Meera. What is Meenu's year of birth?

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Let M be Meera’s age in 2002 . Then Meenu would be M/3. 8 years later, Meenu is 1/2 Meera’s age. So:

2(M/3 + 8)=M+8

2M/3+16=M+8

2M+48=3M+24

3M-2M=48–24

M=24

In 2002, Meera was 24 and Meenu was 8. So Meenu was born in 2002–8=1994