Question

15. The ages of Kala and Mala are in the ratio 2:3. Sum of their age is 60. Find
their ages​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

now take the ages of Kala and Mala as 2x and 3x

now sum of their age

2 X + 3 X = 60

5x = 60

X = 12

so age of Kala is 24 years

and age of Mala is 36 years

Answer 2

Given :

• The ages of Kala and Mala are in the ratio of 2:3.
• Sum of their age is 60.

To find :

• Their age.

According to the question,

• Let the ratio be 2x and 3x

→ 2x + 3x = 60

As given in the question that sum of thier age is 60

→ 5x = 60

→ x = 60 ÷ 5

.°. x = 12

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Value of 2x

→ 2x

→ 2 × 12

→ 24

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Value of 3x

→ 3x

→ 3 × 12

→ 36

So,

Age of Kala is 24 years &

Age of Mala is 36 years.

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Verification :

→ 2x + 3x = 60

→ 2 × 12 + 3 × 12 = 60

→ 24 + 36 = 60

→ 60 = 60

.°. L.H.S = R.H.S

Hence,Verified...