Amit is 19 years younger than his cousin. After 5 years , their ages will be in the ratio 2:3. Find their present ages.
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Answer:
33 and 52
Step-by-step explanation:
suppose age will be in ratio x / x +19
after 5 years ratio will be x +5/x+24 = 2/3
3x + 15 = 2x +48
x = 33
so present ages wii be 33 and 52
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HEY MATE!!
let amit's age be x
his cousin's age =x+19
after 5 years
amit's age =x+5
cousin's age =x+24
A. T. Q
=(x+5)/(x+24)=2/3
=3x+15=2x+48
=3x-2x=48-15
=x=33
amit's age=x=33years
his cousin age =x+19
=33+19
=52 years
HOPE IT HELPS!!
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