Question 451206
The ages of Ramesh and Rahim are in the ratio 5:7.If Ramesh were 9years older and Rahim 9years younger,the age of Ramesh would have been twice the age of Rahim.
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Equations:
m/h = 5/7
(m+9) = 2(h-9)
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Rearrange:
7m - 5h = 0
m  - 2h = -27
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Multiply thru 2nd equation by 7:
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7m - 5h = 0
7m - 14h = -189
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Subtract and solve for "h";
9h = 189
h = 21 (Rahim's age now)
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Solve for "m":
m - 2h = -27
m - 2*21 = -27
m = -27+42
m = 15 (Ramesh's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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