Rahim is now 10 years younger than Karim. If in 5 years Karim becomes twice as old as Rahim, how old will Rahim be in 3 years?

Rahim is now 10 years younger than Karim. If in 5 years Karim becomes twice as old as Rahim, how old will Rahim be in 3 years? Correct Answer 8

Let, Karim is x years old Rahim = ( x - 10) years old According to question, ( x + 5) = 2 ( x - 10 + 5) x + 5 = 2x - 10 x = 15 After 3 years Rahim will be = 15 - 10 + 3 = 8 years.

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