Math, asked by lavanya200209, 10 months ago

present ages of geetha and seetha are in the ratio 5:6 respectively in the ration 5:6 respectively. seven years hence this ratio will become 6:7 respectively. wt is geetha's present age in years.
a) 35
b)42
c) 49
d)cannot be determined.
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Answers

Answered by orchidravi3
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Answer:

given,

geetha's age = 5x

seetha's age = 6x

After 7 years,

geetha's age = 5x+7

seetha's age = 6x+7

Accordingto the question

5x+7/ 6x+7 = 6/7

7 ( 5x+7) = 6 (6x+7) by cross multiplication

35x+49 = 36x+ 42

x= 7

Hence,

geetha present age = 5×7

= 35years

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