In the family tree of Rabindranath Tagore at thakurbari it was found in the year 1886 the age of dwaraknath Tagore was thrice the age of his grandson Rabindranath Tagore after 5 years their ages will be in the ratio 8 is to 3 find the ages of Rabindranath Tagore and his grandfather in the year 1886
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Rabindanath 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
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