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Isha is 5 years younger than her brother. After 4 years, their ages will be in the ratio 2:3, find their present ages.

Isha is 5 years younger than her brother. After 4 years, their ages will be in the-example-1
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Answer:

Isha is 6 years old and her brother is 11 years old.

Explanation:

x = Isha's age

y = Brother's age

y-5=x

(x+4)/(y+4) = 2/3

x = 6, y = 11

Isha is 6 years old and her brother is 11 years.

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