Question

The ages of A and B are in the ratio 3:5. Four years later, the sum of their ages is 48. Find their present ages

Answer 1

Given :-

◇ The ages of A and B are in ratio 3:5

◇ After 5 years the sum of their ages will be 48

Solution :-

Let there present ages be 3x and 5x

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Since, x = 5

Their Present ages :-

3x = 3×5
= 15

5x = 5×5
= 25

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Answer 2

Answer:

15 years and 25 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the unknown value be x

So 3x:5x

The sum is 48 years

3x+4+5x+4=48

=8x+8=48

8x=48-8

8x=40

X=40/8=5

Age of a

3×5=15

Age of b

5×5=25