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

Answer:

let the age of A and B = 5x and 7x

Age after 8 years =(5x-8) /(7x-8) =7/13

65x-104=49x-56

16x=48

x=13

The age of A=5*3=15 yrs

The age of B=7*3=21 yrs

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