Question

Paul is exactly 6yrs older than jane.the ratio of their ages is5:3.how old is paul

Answer 1

Solution

Given :-

• Paul is exactly 6yrs older than jane.
• jane.the ratio of their ages is5:3

Find :-

• Age off paul.

Explanation

Let,

• Age of paul = x years
• Age of jane = y years

According to question

==> x = 6 + y

==> x - y = 6_____(1)

And,

==> x : y = 5:3

==> x/y = 5/3

==> 3x - 5y = 0______(2)

Multiply by 3 in equ(1)

==> 3x - 3y = 18_____(3)

Subtract equ(2) & (3)

==> -5y + 3y = -18

==> -2y = -18

==> y = 18/2

==> y = 9

keep in equ(2)

==> 3x - 5×9 = 0

==> 3x = 45

==> x = 45/3

==> x = 15

Hence

• Age of paul = 15 year

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Answer 2

Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

Paul's age :  Jane´ s age

5                : 3

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5-3 =2 (age difference)

2u-> 6

1u->3

5->15