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The ages of Hari and Harry are in the ratio
5
:
7
. Four years from now, the ratio of their ages will be
3
:
4
. Find their present ages.
Posted by Mohamad Irfan 2 years, 10 months ago
- 2 answers
Diksha Yewale 2 years, 10 months ago
Ratio = 5:7
Let the common multiple be x
Age will be = 5x, 7x
After 4 years
Hari = 5x+4
Harry= 7x+4
Ratio = 3:4
Hari = 5x+4 3
——————— = -------- (Cross multiply
Harry= 7x+4 4
4(5x+4) = 3(7x+4)
20x+16=21x+12
16-12=21x-20x
4=x
Hari's age = 5x
= 5×4=20years
Harry's age = 7x
= 7×4=28years
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