Question

the ages of A and B are in the ratio 5:7 . eight years ago, their ages were in the ratio 7:13 . Find their present ages

Answer 1

Let age be X
the equation is=

5x-8/7x-8=7/13
16x=48
x=3


present age of A=15
present age of B=21

Answer 2

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