Question

Sam is older than John by 6 years. the ratio of Sam's age to John's age 3 years hence will be 4:3. what is John's age today?​

Answer 1

Answer:

6:6 is the age of Sam today

Answer 2

Answer:

John's age today is 15 years.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let John's age be x yrs.

Sam's age = (x+6) yrs

3 yrs hence,

John's age = (x+3) yrs

Sam's age = ((x+3)+6) yrs

= (x+9) yrs

Ratio of Sam's age to John's age (given) = 4:3

x+9/x+3=4/3

3(x+9)=4(x+3)

3x+27=4x+12

3x-4x=12-27

-x= -15

Cutting off (-)

x=15