Question

the age of two friends are in the ratio 16:27 and the difference in their ages is 5.5 years. find their ages

Answer 1

Given ratio = 16:27

--> Let their ages be 16x and 27x.

Now, difference of ages = 5.5

27x - 16x = 5.5

11x = 5.5

Thus x = 0.5

So, 16x = 16 X 0.5 = 8

and 27x = 27 X 0.5 = 13.5

Therefore the ages are 8 years and 13 years 6 months.