Question

The ages of Rahul and Haroon are in the ratio 5:7. Four years later the sum of their
ages will be 56 years. What are their present ages? ​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

rahul=5x

haroon=7x

after 4 years is 56

5x+7x=4

12x = 4

x=4/12

x = 3

56-3=53

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Answer 2

Explanation:

the ratio of the age of Rahul and haroon =5:7

let the present age of rahul=5x

the present age of haroon=7x

4 years later

rah age =5x+4

haroon's age = 7x+4

according to question

5x+4+7x+4=56

12x+8=56

12x=56-8

x=58÷12=4

age of rahul =5×4=20

age of haroon =7×4=24