The age of A&B are in the ratio 5:3 , after 6 years their ages will be in the ratio 7:5. Find their present age.
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Present ages
A = 5x
B = 3x
After 6 yrs
A = 5x + 6
B = 3x + 6
Acc.to que :
5x + 6 / 3x + 6 = 7 / 5
( 5x + 6 ) 5 = ( 3x + 6 ) 7
25x + 30 = 21x + 42
25x - 21x = 42 - 30
4x = 12
x = 3
Present ages
A = 15 years
B = 9 years
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