Question

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The ratio of the present ages of A and B is
5:6. Five years ago, the ratio was 4:5. Find
their present ages.
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(linear equations in 2 variable)​

Answer 1

let present age of A be X and B be y. Then currently

x/y = 5/6

five years ago

(x-5)/(y-5) = 4/5

Now just solve the two equations to get current ages of A and B