Question

Jaya and vinay combined age is 72 in the ratio 4:5 , how old is vinay

Answer 1

Answer:

40 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio between ages o Jaya and Vinay = 4:5

Let their ages be 4x and 5x respectively.

ATQ,

4x + 5x = 72

Or, 9x = 72

Or, x = 72/9 = 8

Thus, age of Vinay = 5x = 5*8 = 40 years old.

Answer 2

Answer:

Let their ages be 4x and 5x respectively. Thus, age of Vinay = 5x = 5*8 = 40 years old.