Victoria is 10 years older than her brother Jude. in three years time, the ratio of their ages will be 7:3. calculate Victoria's present age
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Let Jude age be x.
Victoria's age = x+10
In 3 years,
(x+10+3)/(x+3) = 7/3
3(x+10+3) = 7(x+3)
3x +39 = 7x + 21
4x = 18
x= 18/4
So, Victoria's present age = 18/4 +10 =58/4 years.
Hope you will find it helpful.
Victoria's age = x+10
In 3 years,
(x+10+3)/(x+3) = 7/3
3(x+10+3) = 7(x+3)
3x +39 = 7x + 21
4x = 18
x= 18/4
So, Victoria's present age = 18/4 +10 =58/4 years.
Hope you will find it helpful.
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