Question

the ages of Rahul and Herron are in the ratio 5 : 7 . Four years from now the sum of their ages will be 56 years what is their present age?

Answer 1

Let Rahul's age be 5x and Herrons age be 7x.

Rahul's age after 4 years=5x+4

Herron age after 4 years =7x+4

Then A/q

5x+4+7x+4=56

12x+8=56

12x=48

X=48÷12

X=4

Therefore Rahul's age =5×4=20yrs

Herrons present age=7×4=28yrs