Question

The weights of Alka and Anima are in the
ratio 19 : 17. If Alka is 57 kg. Find the
weight of Anima.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is 51 kg

19:17

Alka=57

Anima=57÷19×17

3×17=51

Anima's weight is 51 kg

Answer 2

The weight of Anima = 51 kg

Given :

• The weights of Alka and Anima are in the ratio 19 : 17.

• Alka is 57 kg

To find :

The weight of Anima

Solution :

Step 1 of 2 :

Form the equation

Let weight of Anima = x kg

By the given condition

57 : x = 19 : 17

Step 2 of 2 :

Find weight of Anima

$\displaystyle \sf{ } 57 : x = 19 : 17$

$\displaystyle \sf{ \implies \frac{57}{x} = \frac{19}{17} }$

$\displaystyle \sf{ \implies x = 57 \times \frac{17}{19} }$

$\displaystyle \sf{ \implies x = 51}$

The weight of Anima = 51 kg