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11.
The present ages of three persons in proportions 4 : 7 : 9. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years).
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let their present ages be 4x, 7x and 9x years respectively.
Then, (4x - 8) + (7x - 8) + (9x - 8) = 56
20x = 80
x = 4.
Their present ages are 4x = 16 years, 7x = 28 years and 9x = 36 years respectively.
Discussion:
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Ramya said:
9 years ago
It is simple method.
He has given present ages of persons mentioned that 8 years ago, then we can take as;
(4x - 8) + (7x - 8) + (9x - 8) = 56.
He has given present ages of persons mentioned that 8 years ago, then we can take as;
(4x - 8) + (7x - 8) + (9x - 8) = 56.
Lavanya said:
9 years ago
8 years ago sum of their age is 56,
Present sum of their age is 80
Total parts of the ratio is 4+7+9 = 20
So, 80/20=4
4 * 4 ,7 * 4, 9 * 4 = 16, 28, 36.
Present sum of their age is 80
Total parts of the ratio is 4+7+9 = 20
So, 80/20=4
4 * 4 ,7 * 4, 9 * 4 = 16, 28, 36.
Pawan kumar said:
8 years ago
How to add 8?
Jon said:
8 years ago
I didn't understand.
First of all, from where 80 came.
Secondly, how do we know that we must plus, 4x-8 and 7x-8 how come there is + in between. Isn't it 8 years ago. Then why plus?
Please, someone, explain in very simple manner.
First of all, from where 80 came.
Secondly, how do we know that we must plus, 4x-8 and 7x-8 how come there is + in between. Isn't it 8 years ago. Then why plus?
Please, someone, explain in very simple manner.
Tanweer said:
7 years ago
8 year ago total age 56.
Now 8x3=24+56=80 answer is B.
Now 8x3=24+56=80 answer is B.
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Tirth Patel said:
7 years ago
4 + 7 + 9 = 20x.
Eight years ago* three persons(8*3)=24.
Sum of their ages was= 56.
24+56=80x.
80/20=4.
Then 4:7:9 multiply by 4.
(4*4)=16,
(7*4)=28,
(9*4)=36.
The Answer is 16, 28, 36.
Eight years ago* three persons(8*3)=24.
Sum of their ages was= 56.
24+56=80x.
80/20=4.
Then 4:7:9 multiply by 4.
(4*4)=16,
(7*4)=28,
(9*4)=36.
The Answer is 16, 28, 36.
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Krishan said:
6 years ago
8 years ago the sum of ages was 56.
At present, the sum of age will be 3*8+56 = 80.
At present, the sum of age will be 3*8+56 = 80.
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Swathi hj said:
6 years ago
Can any one explain how that -8 comes.
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Andrew said:
6 years ago
@Swathi,
-8 because the total is calculated for 8 years ago.
-8 because the total is calculated for 8 years ago.
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Krati said:
4 years ago
Thanks everyone.
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