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(1) ages of amit and sumit are in ratio 2:3 . after 15 years ratio will be 3:4. find their present ages.

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let


a = the present age of Amit


s = the present age of Sumit


ages of Amit and Sumit are in ratio 2:3 means:


a : s = 2 : 3 cross-multiply


3a = 2s


after 15 years ratio will be 3:4


Amit's age after 15 years will be: a + 15


Sumit's age after 15 years will be: s + 15


(a + 15) : (s + 15) = 3 : 4 cross-multiply


4(a + 15) = 3(s + 15)


by solving the system of equations:


3a = 2s


4(a + 15) = 3(s + 15)


we find:


a = 30 years


s = 45 years


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Amit's present age is 30 years.


Sumit's present age is 45 years.