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Sum of the ages of A and B is 55 years. If the ratio of their ages is 6:5. find their ages...

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Explanation:

here's your solution

=> sum of ages of both A and B = 55

=> let the ratio be in x

=> now, ratio is 5x and 6x

=> a/q , 6x + 5x = 55

=> 11x = 55

=> x = 55/11

=> x = 5

age of A = 6*5 = 30 years

age of B = 5*5 = 25 years

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