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QThe age of Samina and Suhana or in the ratio of 7:3 respectively after 6 years the ratio of their ages will be 5:3 what is the difference in their ages?

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  • A 6 years ✔ ✖
  • B 8 years ✔ ✖
  • C 10 years ✔ ✖
  • D 12 years ✔ ✖
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let Samina age be 7x years.Then Suhana age be 3x years

(7x+6)/(3x+6)=5/3

3(7x+6)=5(3x+6)

21x+18=15x+30

6x=12

x=2
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