Question

shashi and rishi ages are in the ratio 5:7 4 years later the sum of their ages will be 56 what are their present ages

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE CONSTANT VALUE BE=x

SHASHI'S AGE=5x

RISHI'S AGE=7x

AFTER 4 YEARS

5x4+7x+4=56

12x+8=56

12x=56-8=48

12x=48

x=48/12=4