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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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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