Question

The ages of peter and jony are in the ratio 4:3. Four years later their ages will be in the ratio of 6:5. What are their present ages

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the problem when Peter's age is 4x years, then Jony's age is 3x years.

So the equation we get:

4x + 4/3x + 4 = 6/5

20x + 20 = 18x + 24

20x - 18x = 24 - 20

2x = 4

x = 4/2 = 2

So the present age of Peter is 4 x 2 = 8 years and that of Jony is 3 x 2 = 6 years.

Ans: 8 years and 6 years.