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State whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Sum of the ages of Anju and her mother is 65 years. If Anju’s present age is y years then her mother’s age before 5 years is (60 – y) years.

True

let us assume Anju’s mother present age is ‘x’ years.


given Anju’s present age is ‘y’ years.


According to the question.


⇒ x + y = 65


⇒ x = (65-y)


⇒ Before 5 years Anju’s age was (y-5) years and Anju’s mother’s age was (x-5) years


⇒ Anju’s mother age before 5 years = (65-y)-5


= (60-y) years.


⇒ Hence, it is true.


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