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

Explanation:

Let the ages of Kala and Mala be 2x and 3x.

2x+3x = 60

5x = 60

x = 60/5

x = 12

Kala's age = 2x = (2×12) = 24 years.

Mala's age = 3x = (3×12) = 36 years.

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Answer 2

Given:

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

To be found:

The age of Kala and Mala

Solution:

Let the age of Kala be 2x years

And

Let the age of Mala be 3x years

Now,

According to the question,

Sum of their age will be 60

So,

Here is the equation,

⇒ 2x + 3x = 60

⇒ 5x = 60

⇒ x = 60 ÷ 5

[ ∵ Taking 5 to RHS and dividing it ]

⇒ x = 12

∴ The value of x is 12

Now,

The age of Kala = 2x years = 2 × 12 = 24 years

And

The age of Mala = 3x years = 3 × 12 = 36 years

Hence,

The age of Kala is 24 years, and Mala's age is 36 years.

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Verification-

Sum of their age

= 24 + 36 = 60

Verified.