The ages of Laura and Bella are in the ratio 4:5. Three years ago, the ratio of their ages was 7:9. Find their present ages.
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Step-by-step explanation:
The ratio of the ages of Laura and Bella = 4x:5x
4x-3/5x-3 = 7/9
9(4x-3) = 7(5x-3)
36x-27 = 35x-21
x = 6
The present ages of Laura and Bella are 24 & 30
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