The ages of Amith and Sumith are in the ratio 2:3, after 15 years the ratio of their ages will be 3:4. Find their present ages?

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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let amits age be 2x & sumits age be 3x

After 15 years amit =2x +15

sumit =3x +15

2x +15=3

3x+15 =4

4(2x+15) = 3(3x+15)

8x +60 = 9x +45

8x -9x = 60- 45

1x = 15

Amit = 2x 

=2*15

=30 years

sumit = 3x 

= 3*15 

= 45 years