I have thrice as many brother's as my sister's and my sister usha has four times as many brother's as sisters, How many children do my parents have?

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Mohit Ajmera · Answer

B-1 = 3S .......(1)
B = 4(S-1)......(2)
Solving (1) and (2), We get
B - brother
S - Sister
S = 5
B = 16
Total Childrens B + S = 21
I hope this is correct solution

Raghuveer Dubagunta · Answer

21

I have thrice as many brother's as my sister's and my sister usha has four times as many brother's as sisters, How many children do my parents have?

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