Question

12 years ago the age of A and B are in the ratio 2:3.The ratio of their present age is 5:6.find their present age

Answer 1

Answer:

So  A  = 2 x + 12 = 20 years and B = 3 x + 12  = 24.

Step-by-step explanation:

• 12 years ago,

      Let the age of A and B be 2 x and 3 x .

A/Q, (2 x + 12 )/(3 x + 12 ) = 5/6

⇒ 12 x + 72 = 15 x + 60

⇒ 3 x = 12

∴  x = 4.