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    The ages of two persons differ by 14 years. 5 years ago, the elder one was 3 times as old as the younger one. What are their present ages of the elder person?

    36

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    24

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    26

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    Present age of the elder person = x
    Present age of the younger person = x – 14
    (x – 5) = 3 (x-14-5)
    x – 5 = 3x – 57
    2x = 52
    x = 52/2 = 26


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