Question

The ages of p and q are in the ratio 5:7. Eight years ago ,their ages were in the ratio 7:13. Find the present age.​

Answer 1

Answer:


Eight years ago their ages were in the ratio 7 : 13. Find their present ages. The sum of there ages now is 45, so the sum of their ages 5 years ago is 35. So the father's age was 35 - 4 = 31 (5 years ago)


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Answer 2

Answer:

p=31

q=51

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