the ages of A and B are in ratio 3:5 .eight year hence their ages will be in ratio 5:7 .find their present ages
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12 and 20
Step-by-step explanation:
let the present age =3x:5x
after 8 years =3 x+8:5x+8
=3x+8/5x+8=5/7
=7(3x+8)=5(5x+8)
21x+56=25x+40
25x-21x=40-56
4x=16
x=16/4
x=4
ages=3x=3×4=12
ages=5x=5×4=20
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