Question 53

The present ages of Kavitha, Rajitha and Harithaare in the ratio of 4 : 7 : 9. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years).

Solution

let consider the present ages of Kavitha, Rajitha and Harithaare in the ratio of 4x : 7x : 9x

ATQ

8 years ago

(4x-8 )+(7x -8) + ( 9x-8) = 56

20x - 24 = 56

x = 4

so ,their present ages

16, 28, 36

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