General Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability

A said to B that "I am thrice as old as you when i was as old as you were", and sum of their ages are 60. find the difference between their ages??

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(in past) A = 3x ..... B = x .... ( Difference = 3x - x = 2x )
(in present) A = 5x...... B = 3x

5x + 3x = 60

x = 7.5

As my difference = 2x = 15

So ans is 15
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