Question

The ages of Simmy and Jimmy are in the ratio 6:8. Five years from now the ratio of their
ages will be 4:5. Find their present ages.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let present age of simmy 6x

and jimmy 8x

after 5 yrs

age of simmy 4x

age of jimmy 5x

6x+5/8x+5=4/5

30x+25= 32x+20

2x-5 = 0

x=5/2

agr of simmy 6(5/2)

15

age of jimmy 8(5/2)

20