Sarita is 14 years younger than hee cousin after 5 years. Their ages will be in the ratio 2:3. Find their present age.
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x+5=2
x+14+5=3
cross multiply
3x+15=2x+28+10
x=23
sarita age is 28 and cousin age is 42
x+14+5=3
cross multiply
3x+15=2x+28+10
x=23
sarita age is 28 and cousin age is 42
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Let their ages be 2x and 3x
(2x + 5)+14 = 3x + 5
2x + 19 = 3x + 5
19 - 5 = 3x - 2x
x = 14
Their present ages are 28 and 42
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