Question

the age of a and b are in the ratio 5:3 after 6 years their ages will be in the ratio 7:5 find the present age of a​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the age of a and b be 5x and 3x respectively

After 6years:-

Age of a =5x +6

Age of b =3x+6

but according to the question the age of a and be is in the ratio 7:5

So,

5x+6/3x+6=7/3

=solve