Question

the difference between present ages of p and q is 8 years and the ratio of present age is 2:3 respectively.what is p's age?

Answer 1

p = 2x

q = 3x

3x - 2x = 8

x = 8

p = 16years

Answer 2

Given :

The ratio of present age of p and q is 2:3

The difference between present ages of p and q is 8 years

To Find :

what is p's age?

Solution:

We are given that The ratio of present age of p and q is 2:3

Let the ratio be x

So, present age of p = 2x

So, Present age of q = 3x

We are also given that The difference between present ages of p and q is 8 years

So,3x-2x=8

x=8

So, present age of p = 2x =2(8)=16

Hence the present age of p is 16 years