Question
The ratio of the ages of two friends is 4:3, respectively.
If the difference between their ages is 9 years, then find the age of the younger friend.Solution
ATQ,
Let the ages of the friends be '4x' years and '3x' years, respectively.
ATQ:
'4x' - '3x' = 9
Or, x = 9
Therefore, the age of the younger friend = 3x = 3 × 9 = 27 years
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