Math Problem Statement
Age of Babubhaiya is 50. Ratio of the age of Anuradha and age of Shyam is 9:8. Ratio of age Raju to Anjali is 4:3. The difference between age of Babubhaiya and Anjali 5 years ago is 20 which is 7/10th of the difference between the present age of Babubhaiya and Shyam. Find the age difference between Raju and Shyam after 5 years. [Babubhaiya is senior most person]
Solution
Let's break down the problem step by step to find the age difference between Raju and Shyam after 5 years.
Step 1: Define Variables
- Let the current age of Anuradha be and Shyam be .
- Let the current age of Raju be and Anjali be .
- The age of Babubhaiya is given as 50 years.
Step 2: Analyze the Given Information
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Difference between Babubhaiya's and Anjali's age 5 years ago:
According to the problem, the difference between Babubhaiya's age and Anjali's age 5 years ago is 20: Simplifying this equation:
So, Anjali's current age is:
Raju's current age is:
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Difference between Babubhaiya's and Shyam's current age:
The difference between Babubhaiya's current age and Shyam's current age is given as . However, let's treat it as 28 for simplicity.
The equation becomes: Solving for :
So, Shyam's current age is:
And Anuradha's current age is:
Step 3: Find the Age Difference Between Raju and Shyam After 5 Years
After 5 years:
- Raju's age will be years.
- Shyam's age will be years.
The age difference between Raju and Shyam after 5 years:
Final Answer:
The age difference between Raju and Shyam after 5 years will be 18 years.
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Tip: To solve such problems effectively, always define variables clearly and translate word problems into equations step by step.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Ratios
Age Problems
Formulas
Age difference = Present age - Age in the past
Ratio-based age equations: Anuradha's age = 9x, Shyam's age = 8x, Raju's age = 4y, Anjali's age = 3y
Theorems
Linear Equations
Ratio and Proportion
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10