Th age of A is five years more than that of B. 5 years ago, the ratio of their ages was 3 : 2. find their ages.
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Let their ages be x and x + 5
So,
5 years ago
A's age = x + 5 - 5
= x
And, B's age = x - 5
X/x - 5 = 3/2
X * 2 = 3( x - 5)
2x = 3x - 15
2x - 3x = - 15
-x = - 15
X = 15
So, A's age = 15 + 5 = 20
And, B's age = 15
Hope it helps...!!,
Let their ages be x and x + 5
So,
5 years ago
A's age = x + 5 - 5
= x
And, B's age = x - 5
X/x - 5 = 3/2
X * 2 = 3( x - 5)
2x = 3x - 15
2x - 3x = - 15
-x = - 15
X = 15
So, A's age = 15 + 5 = 20
And, B's age = 15
Hope it helps...!!,
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