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The ages of Sara and Samia are in the ratio 3: 5. Six years from now the ratio of

their ages will be 2:3.Find their present ages. with explanation please

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Answer:

Sara=18 years

Samia=30 years

Explanation:

For age questions, the difference of their ages remains the same.

Now 6 years from now

Sara:Samia Difference Sara:Samia Difference

3 : 5 2 2 : 3 1

x2 x2 x2 (times two to make them equal)

4 : 6 2

4-3=1

1 unit=6

Sara=6x3=18

Samia=6x5=30

Hope this helps! Thanks.

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