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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.



Answer -

Let the age of Hari be 5x and Harry be 7x. 4 years later,
Age of Hari = 5x + 4 Age of Harry = 7x + 4
According to the question,
(5x + 4)/(7x + 4) = ¾
⇒ 4(5x + 4) = 3(7x + 4)
⇒ 20x + 16 = 21x + 12
⇒ 21x – 20x = 16 – 12
⇒ x = 4
Hari age = 5x = 5 × 4 = 20 years
Harry age = 7x = 7 × 4 = 28 years

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