Question

Ajayan is ten years older than Vijayan. Next year Ajayan’s age would be double that of Vijayan. What are their ages now?

Answer 1

Let the age of Vijayan = x

Age of Ajayan = x + 10

Age of Vijayan after an year = x + 1

Age of Ajayan after an year = x + 11

2 (x + 1) = x + 11

2x + 2 = x + 11

2x – x = 11 – 2

x = 9

∴ Age of Vijayan = 9

Age of Ajayan = 19