Question

the age of a is five years more than that of B five years ago the ratio of their ages was 3:2 find their present age​

Answer 1

Answer:

let age of B=x

age of a=x+5

5 years ago

age of B=x-5

age of a=x

ratio given=3:2

it means x/(x-5)=3/2

2x=3(x-5)

2x=3x-15

x=15

it means age of a=15

and B=10