The ages of teo persons are in the ratio 5:7. Sixteen years ago their ages were in the ratio of 3:5. Their present ages are
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5x. 7x - - - - - present age ratio
5x-16. 7x-16 - - - - - 16 years ago
3. 5 - - - - - - - 16 years ago ratio given
On cross Multiplying
5(5x-16) =3(7x-16)
X=8
Substitute in present age ratio,
A=40
B=56
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