Question

The ages of A and B are in the ratio 8 : 3. Six years hence, their ages will be in the ratio 9 : 4. Find their present ages.

Answer 1

Let A'sage be 8x and B's age be 3x

According to question, we have,

3x+68x+6=49

=>32x+24=27x+54=>5x=30=>x=6

A's age =8×6=48

B's age =3×6=18

A+B =48+18=66 years