Question

Raju is 19 year younger than his cousin . After 5 years, thier ages will be in the ratio 2:3 . Find there present age​

Answer 1

Answer:Let cousin's age be x

So, Raju's age will bex−19

After 5 years ratio of their ages will be=  

3

2

​

 

So,

x+5

x−19+5

​

=  

3

2

​

 

x+5

x−14

​

=  

3

2

​

 

3x−42=2x+10

3x−2x=42+10

x=52

x−19=52−19=33

Therefor present age of Raju is 33 years and present age of his cousin is 52years.

Answer 2

Answer:

Let cousin's age be x

So, Raju's age will bex−19

After 5 years ratio of their ages will be=32

So,

x+5x−19+5=32

x+5x−14=32

3x−42=2x+10

3x−2x=42+10

x=52

x−19=52−19=33

Therefor present age of Raju is 33 years and present age of his cousin is 52years.

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