Question

Ratan is four times as old as mita. If the sum of their ages is 20. find their ages​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ratan =16 & Mita =4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of Mita be x and Ratan be 4x

Given,

Sum of their ages = 20

=> x+4x =20

=> 5x =20

=> x =20/5

=> x = 4

Mita's age = x = 4

Ratan's age =4x = 4×4 =16

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of mita = x

Let the age of ratan = 4x

Therefore x + 4x = 20

5x = 20

x= 20/ 5 = 4

So sons age = 4

Father 's age = 20 - 4 = 16

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