Question

sum of the ages of A and B 2 years ago was 28 years . 5years hence the ages of A and B will be in the ratio 1:2 . find their present ages.
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Answer 1

Answer:

A= 10 AND B=20

Step-by-step explanation:

A+B=sum of ages

1+2=sum

28+2=30

30/3=10

10 is worth one ratio

and 10*2= 20

so A= 10 AND B=20

hope i helped

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the age of A is x n the age of y is 28-x

hence their present ages become x+2 n28-x+2

5yrs hence their ages become x+7 and35-x

now,

x+7/35-x=1/2

2x+14=35-x

2x+x=35-14

3x=21

x=21/3

x=7

thepresent age of A is 9yrs and the age of Bis 23