Question

The age of Jerry and Harry are in the ratio of 8 : 7. Six years later, their ages will be in the ratio 10 : 9. Find their ages.

Answer 1

Answer:

Jerry age =24

Harry age =21

Step-by-step explanation:

let Jerry age be 8x

Harry age be 7x

6 year later

8x+6/7x+6=10/9

after solving......

2x=6

x=3

Jerry age =8x=8*3=24

Harry age=7x=7*3=21..

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let Jerry age be 8x

Harry age be 7x

6 year later

8x+6/7x+6=10/9

after solving......

2x=6

x=3

Jerry age =8x=8*3=24

Harry age=7x=7*3=21

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