Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
The ratio of Keith's height and his nephew's height is 15:7. Let keith height be x cm and his nephews height be y cm.
[tex]\frac{x}{y}=\frac{15}{7} \\x=\frac{15}{7}y[/tex]
Keiths height increased by 16% , therefore Keith new height is (100% + 16%) × x = 1.16x
The nephew height is doubled, therefore his new height is 2y.
Given that Keith is now 34 cm taller than his nephew
1.16x = 2y + 34
but x = (15/7)y
[tex]1.16(\frac{15}{7} )y=2y+34\\\\\frac{87}{35} y=2y+34\\\\\frac{87}{35} y-2y=34\\\\\frac{17}{35}y=34\\ \\y=\frac{34*35}{17}\\ \\y=70\ cm[/tex]
The nephews new height = 2y = 2(70) = 140 cm
Keith new height = 2y + 34 = 140 + 34 = 174 cm
Their total current height = 140 cm + 174 cm = 314 cm
