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QThe difference between ages of two men is 10 years .15 years ago the elder one was twice as old as the younger one the present age of the elder man use

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  • A 25 years ✔ ✖
  • B 35 years ✔ ✖
  • C 45 Years ✔ ✖
  • D 52 years ✔ ✖
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Let their ages be x years and (x+10) years

(x+10-15)=2(x-15)

x-5=2x-30

x=25

present age of the elder man =(x+10) years=(25+10)=35 years

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