Question
A is younger than B by 5 years. If the ratio of A and B
ages is 7:8 respectively, then find the age of A.Solution
If B’s age be x years, then A’s age be (x - 5) years. According to question, => (x – 5)/x = 7/8 => 8x – 40 = 7x => x = 40 Therefore A's age = 40 – 5 = 35 years
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- What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)
- What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exactvalue.)
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