Question

the sum of present ages of gita and mita is 112 years.after 8 years the ratio of their ages become 9:7 respectively.what is geeetas present age

Answer 1

Let the present age of gita be a

Present age of mita = 112 - a

According to question,

( a + 8) /( 112 - a + 8) = 9 / 7

=> ( a + 8) / ( 120 - a) = 9 / 7

=> 7a + 56 = 1080 - 9a

=> 16a = 1136

=> a = 71

Gita's age = 71 years

Mita's age = 112 - 71 = 41 years

Answer 2

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