the ages of hari and harry are in the ratio 3: 4 . four years ago , their ages were in ratio 5: 7 . find their present ages.
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let ages be 3x &4x
four years ago
3x-4/4x-4 =5/7
x=8
ages are 24 & 32
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✦ Question
The present age ratio of between Hari and Harry is 5 : 7. After 4 years the ratio of their ages will be 3 : 4. Find their present ages.
✦ Given
- The present age ratio of between Hari and Harry is 5 : 7.
- After 4 years the ratio of their ages will be 3 : 4.
✦ To Find
What's their present ages ?
✦ Solution
Ages of Hari and Harry are in the ratio = 5:7
Ratio of ages of Hari and Harry after 4 years = 3:4
Consider Hari present age = 5x years
Harry present age = 7x years
Four years later, Hari age = ( 5x + 4 ) years
Harry age = ( 7x + 4 ) years
As per the Question ,
By cross multiplication, we have
4 ( 5x + 4 ) = 3 ( 7x + 4 )
= 20x + 16 = 21x + 12
= 16 - 12 = 21x - 20x
4 = x
Hence ,
- Hari's present age = 5x years = ( 5 × 4 ) years = 20 years.
- Harry's present age = 7x years = ( 7 × 4 ) years = 28 years.
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