Question

The ages of A and B are in the ratio 5:3. After 6 years, the ages will be in the ratio 7:5. Find

the present ages.

Answer 1

Let the present age of A be 5x and Y be 3x. After 6 yrs their ages will be in ratio

5x+6/3x+6 =7/5

We get x = 3 . So present age of A = 5x = 5×3 =15 hence u can find age of B