Question

In the family tree of Rabindranath Tagore
at Jorasanko Thakusbar i it was found
that in the year 1886, the age of
Dwarakanath Tagore was thrice the age
of his grandson Rabindranath Tagore.
after 5 years, their ages were in the
ratio 8:3. Find the ages of Rabinda
- nath Tagore and his grandsather
in the year 1886.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rabinda nath Tagore = 25 Years

Grandfather = 75 Years

Step-by-step explanation:

At 1886 Age of

Rabindranath Tagore = x

Grandfather = 3x

At 1891 Age of

Rabindranath Tagore = x+5

Grandfather = 3x + 5

According to question age at 1891 was at the ratio of 8:3

so , x+5/3x+5 = 3/8 or 3x+5/x+5 = 8/3

8x+40 = 9x+15

x = 30-15 = 25

Age of Rabindranath Tagore = x = 25

Grandfather = 3x = 75