Problema Solution
(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.