Question

The age of ajmal and amala are in the ratio 10:14 8 years from now the ratio of their ages will be 6:8. Find their present age​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Assume that the present age of Ajmal be 10x and Amala be 14x.

8 years from now the ratio of their ages will be 6:8.

8 years later:

• Age of Ajmal = (10x + 8) years
• Age of Amala = (14x + 8) years

As per given condition,

→ (10x + 8)/(14x + 8) = 6/8

→ 8(10x + 8) = 6(14x + 8)

→ 80x + 64 = 84x + 48

→ 84x - 80x = 64 - 48

→ 4x = 16

→ x = 4

Hence, the present age of:

• Ajmal = 10x = 10(4) = 40 years
• Amala = 14x = 14(4) = 56 years