Question

. The ages of A and B are in the ratio 8 : 9. Five years later ,the sum of
their ages will be 95 years. what are their present ages. first one to say with explanation gets the brainliest.a excellent rating and thanks.

Answer 1

Answer:

40 & 45

Step-by-step explanation:

1.  At present: A/B=8/9 => 9A=8B

2. 5 years later:  (A+5)+(B+5)=95  =>  A+B=85 =>  A=85-B

Considering this in first equation:

9(85-B)=8B

B=45 ,  then A=40

Proof:

40/45=8/9

45+50=95