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a man is 7/6 as old as his wife. twenty years ago he was twice as old as his wife find their age now

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Answer:

Hence, The age of man 24 years old and his wife is 28 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's say the age of the man is x and the age of his wife is y. Therefore, the man is 7/6 as old as his wife.

  • so, 7/6 × x = y

Then, twenty years ago, he was twice as old as his wife.

Solution :

Finding the age of man :

  • (x - 20) × 2 = y - 20
  • (x - 20) × 2 = 7/6x - 20
  • 2x - 7/6x = 20
  • 5/6x = 20
  • x = 24

Finding the age of wife :

  • y = 7/6x
  • y = 28

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