Question

sam is 60 years old and bill is 80 years old. whats was the sum of their ages when the ratio of their ages was 4:6?

Answer 1

sum of their ages = 60+80=140

let the ratio be x
then
4x and 6x
A/q
4x+6x = 140
10x = 140
x = 140/10
x = 14
now
by putting the value of x
sam age = 4x = 4 × 14= 56
bill age = 6x = 6 × 14 = 84

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

60-x/80-x= 4/6

X=20 years

Befoe 20 year age=sam age =40 and bill age =60

Total =100