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Let the present age of A be “x” years and B be “y” years.
A. T. P
x-5= 3(y-5)…. 1
x+10= 2(y+10)….. 2
x-5= 3y-15…. From 1
x-3y= -10…….3
x+10= 2y+20……. From 2
x-2y= 10…. 4
On solving eq. 3 and 4, we get
x= 50
y=20
Therefore, the present age of A is 50 years and B is 20 years.