Question

The present ages of Renu and Seenu are in the ratio 5:6. The sum of their present ages is 44 in years. Find the difference of their ages (in years).

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Answer 1

Answer:

Suppose x be the common age between Renu & Ravi.

Therefore sum of their present ages = 44

=> 5x+6x = 44 ( bcoz their ages are in ratio 5:6)

=> 11x = 44

=> x = 4

So the age of Renu is 5x = 5×4 = 20 yrs

And age of Ravi is 6x = 6×4 = 24 yrs.

Hence the difference in their ages is 24-20 = 4 yrs.

Answer 2

Answer:

let the common multiple be x

so

5x+6x=44

11x=44

x=4

5x=20

6x=24

their age difference =24-20=4