Question

29.

After 5 years, the sum of the ages of Reema and Neha will be 30. If Reema is 4 years
younger than Neha today, then find the sum of the present ages of Reema and Neha.
years

Answer 1

Sum of their present ages = 20 years

Explanation:

Present age :

Neha's age = x years

Reemas' age = x - 4

After 5 years:

Neha's age = (x +5) years

Reemas' age = (x - 4 + 5 ) = x + 1

Sum of the ages of Reema and Neha will be 30

Therefore,

x + 5 + x + 1 = 30

x + x + 5 + 1 = 30

2x + 6 = 30

2x = 30 - 6

2x = 24

x = 24/2

x = 12

Neha's age = 12 years

Reema's age = 12 - 4 = 8 years

Sum of their present ages = 12 + 8 = 20 years