Question

The ages of Sahil and his brother are in the ratio 5:4. If the age of Sahil is 25 years, find

the age of his brother.
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Answer 1

Let the age be x

so s

Sahil's age = 5x

His brother's age = 4x

If the age of Sahil is 25 years the age of his brother is =) 5x = 25

=) x = 25/5

= 5

Hence, the age of his brother is 4x = 4×5 which means 20 years