Question

Neeru's height increased by 3cm. If the previous and the increased height are in the ratio 36:37, find her present height.​

Answer 1

Answer:

108 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Original Height: x cm

New Height: (x+3) cm

x$\frac{x}{x+3} =\frac{36}{37}$

$37x=36x+108$    (Cross Multiply)

$37x-36x=108\\x=108 cm$

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Answer 2

Answer:

Neeru's height increased= 3cm

The ratio of the previous and the increased height= 36:37

Let the number be 36x

x__ = 36x/ 37

x+3

37x = 36x + 108

37x - 36x = 108

x = 108 cm

The present height of Neeru's is 108cm.

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