Question

In 4 years Craston's age will be the same as Terrins age is now. In 2 years, Terrin will be twice as old as craston. Find their ages now

Answer 1

Answer:2 and 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

In 4 years Craston's age will be the same as Terrins age is now

Suppose the present of Craston's and Terrins are $x$ and $y$ respectively

According to the question

$\Rightarrow x+4=y\\\Rightarrow y-x=4\quad \ldots(i)$

In 2 years Terrin will be twice as old  as craston

$\Rightarrow (y+2)=2(x+2)\\\Rightarrow y-2x=4-2\\\Rightarrow y-2x=2\quad \ldots(ii)$

Solving (i) and (ii) we get

$x=2,y=6$

Thus, the present age of Craston and Terrins are $2$ and $6$