Question

3. The ages(in years) of Ram and Shyam are in the ratio 5:7. If Ram is 9 years older and Shyam is 9 years younger. The age of Ram would have been twice the age of Shyam. Find their ages. T Ti​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ram's age = 31.5 yrs

Shyam's age = 22.5 yrs

Step-by-step explanation:

Age of Ram = 7x

Age of Shyam = 5x

ATQ,

7x - 5x = 9

2x = 9

x = 4.5 yrs

Ram's age = 31.5 yrs

Shyam's age = 22.5 yrs