Question

The sum of present ages of Sita and Gita is 32 years. 4 years ago Sita's age is thrice the Gita's age. Find their present ages​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sita age=21 Gita age=15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Sita age be x

and Gita age be y

A. T. O

X+Y=36. - eq 1

X-4 =3(y-4)

X-4=3Y-12

X-3y=-12+4

X-3Y=-8. - eq2

Eq1-Eq2

X+Y=36

X-3Y= - 8

- + +

4Y=44

Y=11

Then

X+Y=36

X+11=36

X=36-11

X=25

ANSWER=

Sita age=25years

Gita age=11years