Question
A is younger than B by 3 years. If the ratio of A and B
ages is 12:13 respectively, then find the age of A.Solution
If B’s age be x years, then A’s age be (x - 3) years. According to question, => (x – 3)/x = 12/13 => 13x – 39 = 12x => x = 39 Therefore A's age = 39 – 3 = 36 years
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