Question

The ages of Rahul and Laxmi 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

Answer:

Age Of Rahul =5x

age of laxmi=7x

four years later

age of rahul=5x+4

age of laxmi=7x+4

sum of their ages=56

5x+4+7x+4=56

12x+8=56

12x=48

x=4

age of rahul=4 x 5=20

age of laxmi=4 x 7 =28

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Age of Rahul = 5x

Age of laxmi = 7x

Four years later

Age of Rahul = 5x + 4

Age of laxmi = 7x + 4

Sum of their ages = 56

5x + 4 + 7x + 4 = 56

12x + 8 = 56

12x = 48

X = 4

Age of Rahul = 4 × 5 = 20

Age of laxmi = 4 × 7 = 28

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