The ratio of the ages of Suresh and his fa-
ther is 2:7. The difference between their
ages is 40 years. Then, the ratio

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The ratio of the ages of Suresh and his fa-
ther is 2:7. The difference between their
ages is 40 years. Then, the ratio of their
ages 6 years ago was?
1) 2:3 2) 2:1 3)1:3 4 1:5
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  1. Answer:

    Given:–

    Ratio of ages of Suresh and his father=2:7

    Difference=40 years

    Assumption:–

    Let the age of Suresh be 2x and his father be 7x

    According to question:–

    7x-2x=40

    5x=40

    [tex]x = \frac{40}{5} [/tex]

    x=8

    Age of Suresh=2x

    =2(8)

    =16 years

    Age of his father=7x

    =7(8)

    =56 years

    Therefore:–

    Age of Suresh before 6 years=16-6

    =10 years

    Age of his father before 6 years=56-6

    =50 years

    Ratio=10:50

    = 1:5

    Option 4) 1:5 is correct

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