Let the age of Ajith is y years. Given that he has two brothers , one of his brother's age is twice of Ajith and the others age is half of him. Express their ages in term of "y”,also find their ages if y= 4 years.

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Solution

Given age of Ajith = y years

Age of one of his brother = 2y .

Age of his other brother = $\frac{y}{2}$

Ages of Ajith and his brothers are 2, 4, 8 years.

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Let the age of Ajith is y years. Given that he has two brothers , one of his brother's age is twice of Ajith and the others age is half of him. Express their ages in term of "y”,also find their ages if y= 4 years.

Given age of Ajith = y years Age of one of his brother = 2y . Age of his other brother = y2 Ages of Ajith and his brothers are 2, 4, 8 years.

Given age of Ajith = y years

Age of one of his brother = 2y .

Age of his other brother = $\frac{y}{2}$

Ages of Ajith and his brothers are 2, 4, 8 years.