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Mrs. Jain is 27years older than her daughter Nilu. After 8 years she will be twice as of Nilu. Find their present age.

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Solution

let x be the current age of Nilu
then current age of Jaine=x+27


after 8 years,
age of Nilu=x+8
age if Jane=x+27+8

as per the question;
after 8 years,

2(x+8) = x+27+8
so x=19
ie current age of nilu=19
age of jain=19+27=46.

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