sum of ages of ram and shyam is 40 years if the ratio of their ages is 3:5 - Maths - Simple Equations

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sum of ages of ram and shyam is 40 years if the ratio of their ages
is 3:5 find their ages

Pooja · Accepted Answer

Ratio of ages of Ram and Shyam 3:5
Ram's age = 3x
Shyam's age = 5x

Sum of their ages = 40

⇒3x+5x=40⇒8x=40⇒x=408=5Thus, Ram's age = 3x=3×5=15 yearsShyam's age = 5x=5×5=25 years

sum of ages of ram and shyam is 40 years. if the ratio of their ages is 3:5. find their ages