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

A and B are together 90 years old. Five years ago A was thrice as old as B was. Hence, the ages of A and B five years back would be (x-5) years and (85-x) years respectively.

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let us assume A’s age is ‘x’ years


⇒ then B’s age will (90 – x) years


⇒ before 5 years A’s age = (x-5)years


⇒ and B’s age = (90 – x – 5) = (85 – x) years.


⇒ Hence, it is true.


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