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  • 19-05-2020
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A brother is two years older than his sister.In 10 years time the sum of their ages will be 48.Find their present ages​

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aaku09
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  • 20-05-2020

Answer:

sister-13

brother-15

Step-by-step explanation:

make a simple equation using the information given:

(s+10)+(s+2+10)=48

simplify for s and you will find the sister's age. Add two for the brothers age.

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