Question

The sum of the ages of Mallika and Uttam is
40 years. Five years ago, the ratio of their ages was 7: 8.
The present age of Mallika is​

Answer 1

Answer:

19 years

Step-by-step explanation:

sum of their age 5 years ago is 40-5-5=30

ratio before 5 years is 7:8 i.e

14:16 which gives their ages 5 years ago

so age of Mallika is 14+5 = 19 now