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The Ages of a and B Are in the Ratio 6 : 5. If A’S Age is 18 Years, Find the Age of B.

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प्रश्न

The ages of A and B are in the ratio 6 : 5. If A’s age is 18 years, find the age of B.

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Ratio in the ages of A and B = 6 : 5

A’s age = 18 years

Let B’s age = x years

6 : 5 = 18 : x

⇒ `6/5=18/"x"`

⇒ 6 × x = 18 × 5

⇒ x = `(18xx5)/6=15`

∴ B's age = 15 years.

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अध्याय 12: Proportion (Including Word Problems) - Exercise 12 (C)

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सेलिना Mathematics [English] Class 6
अध्याय 12 Proportion (Including Word Problems)
Exercise 12 (C) | Q 5

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