To solve the problem, we first need to understand what it means for x to vary inversely with y. This means that the product of x and y is constant. Mathematically, we can express this as: x * y = k where k is a constant. Initially, we know that x = 4 when y … Read more

What are the present ages of Rahul and Haroon if their ages are in the ratio of 5:7 and the sum of their ages four years later will be 56 years?

To find the present ages of Rahul and Haroon, we can start by using the ratio of their ages. Let the present ages of Rahul and Haroon be represented as: Rahul’s age = 5x Haroon’s age = 7x According to the problem, four years later, the sum of their ages will be 56 years: (5x … Read more