Question

- The ages of Mohan and Sohan are in the ratio 5 : 7. If Mohan was 9 years older and Sohan 9
younger, then their ages would be in the ratio 2 : 1. Find their present ages.
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Answer 1

Answer:-

• The present age of Mohan = 15years
• The present age of Sohan = 21years

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that,

1) The ages of Mohan and Sohan are in the ratio 5:7.

So,

their present age be 5x and 7x.

2) Mohan was 9 years older and sohan 9 years younger,then their ages would be in the ratio 2:1.

A/Q,

5x+9/5x-9=2/1.

5x+9=2 (5x-9).

5x + 9 = 14x - 18.

9x = 27.

x = 3.

To find their present ages.

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Present age of Mohan = 5x = 15 years.

Present age of Sohan = 7x = 21 years.