2. Ratio of present ages of A and B is 16 : 7. After 12 yr,A’s age is twice of B’s age, then find present ages of Aand B About the author Melody
Step-by-step explanation: let the present ages of A and B be 16x and 7x respectively. After 12 years ; A’s age = 16x+12 B’s age = 7x+12 A.T.Q. 16x+12=2(7x+12) 16x+12=14x+24 16x-14x= 24-12 2x= 12 x= 6 A’S PRESENT AGE= 16x = 16(6)= 96 years B’S PRESENT AGE= 7x = 7(6)=42 years thankyou Reply
Step-by-step explanation:
let the present ages of A and B be 16x and 7x respectively.
After 12 years ;
A’s age = 16x+12
B’s age = 7x+12
A.T.Q.
16x+12=2(7x+12)
16x+12=14x+24
16x-14x= 24-12
2x= 12
x= 6
A’S PRESENT AGE= 16x = 16(6)= 96 years
B’S PRESENT AGE= 7x = 7(6)=42 years
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