The ratio of the ages of Seeta and Geeta is 2:7. After 6 years, the ratio of their ages will be 1:2. What is the difference in their present ages in years?
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10 |
According to the question: \(\frac{\text{2x + 6} }{7x + 6 }\) = \(\frac{1 }{ 2}\) 4x + 12 = 7x + 6 3x = 6 x = 2 Present age of Seeta = 2 x 2 = 4 years Present age of Geeta = 2 x 7 = 14 years Difference in the present ages of Seeta and Geeta is 10 years. |