SOLUTION: The ages of Atul and Anil are in the ratio 5:7.If Atul was 9 years older and Anil 9 years younger,the age of Atul would have been twice the age of Anil. Find their present ages.
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Question 1051968: The ages of Atul and Anil are in the ratio 5:7.If Atul was 9 years older and Anil 9 years younger,the age of Atul would have been twice the age of Anil. Find their present ages. Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let n be the ratio of their ages now. Then:
5n+9=2(7n-9)
5n+9=14n-18
9n=27
n=3
5n=15
7n=21
Atul is now 15; Anil is 21. ☺☺☺☺
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