Question

Ages of two friends are in the ratio 2 : 1. If the sum of their ages is 51. Then their ages are
(1) 34 yrs, 20 yrs
(2) 34 yrs, 17 yrs
(3) 20 yrs, 10 yrs
(4) 30 yrs, 15 yrs​

Answer 1

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

2+1=3

51/3=17

2=17*2yrs=34yrs

1=17yrs

Answer 2

Answer:

ratio of ages=2:1

let the age of one friend is 2a

age of other friend is a

sum of ages=51

2a+a=51

3a=51

a=17

age of first friend=2×17=34

age of other friend=17