Question

The ages of reshma and rithika are in the ratio 3 is to 4. 4 years before the ratio of their ages was 5 is to 7. find their present ages

Answer 1

Correct question:-

The ages of reshma and rithika are in the ratio 3 : 4. 4 years before the ratio of their ages was 5 : 7. Find their present ages.

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Let Reshma's age be 3x and Ritika's age be 4x

Four Years Before the ratio of their age was 5:7

So,

Reshma's Age = 3x-4

Ritika's Age = 4x-4

A.T Q

$\frac{3x - 4}{4x - 4} = \frac{5}{7} \\ \\ 7(3x - 4) = 5(4x - 4) \\ \\ 21x - 28 = 20x - 20 \\ \\ 21x - 20x = 28 - 20 \\ \\ x = 8$

•°• Present Age of Reshma = (3×8)= 24 years

•°• Present age of Ritika = (4×8) = 32 years